Austin, Texas vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 57.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,222 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Austin, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher