Santa Cruz, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 50.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $69,484 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Dallas
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Santa Cruz, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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