Santa Cruz, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Santa Cruz, Texas?
$1,830 / month
for a family, 66.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,960 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Santa Cruz cost of living score
67.5
Less expensive
32.5% lower
than the US average
28.3% lower
than the Texas average
Santa Cruz, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.5% lower than the U.S. average and 28.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Santa Cruz, TX

Housing costs in Santa Cruz?
A typical home costs $115,000, which is 66.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.4% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Cruz costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Santa Cruz?
To live comfortably in Santa Cruz, Texas, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Cruz?
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, TX is generally lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly affordable; the median home price is $154,400, and the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $800. It's also relatively inexpensive to buy groceries, with the average grocery bill coming in under $100 per week. In addition, utilities such as electricity and water tend to be lower than in other parts of Texas. All in all, Santa Cruz offers an affordable cost of living that makes it an attractive place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanta CruzTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  88.8  Unlock100.0
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  25.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  93.4  Unlock100.0
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  75.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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