Austin, Texas vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 19.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,406 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Austin, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher