Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 54.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $34,054 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Santa Cruz, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower

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