Austin, Texas vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 195.4% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $295,440 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Austin, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.4% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher