Lufkin, Texas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 171.0% more expensive than Lufkin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $406,458 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lufkin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lufkin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
784% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin, TX vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lufkin, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher