Austin, Texas vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 16.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,991 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Austin, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher