Austin, Texas vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 60.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $175,966 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Austin, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% higher
      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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher