Atherton, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 84.5% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $31,057 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Austin
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Atherton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower