Cost of Living Calculator - Pearland, Texas vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 95.3% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $249,981 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pearland, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.3% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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