Atascadero, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.8% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $46,580 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Austin
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Atascadero, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower