Austin, Texas vs. Mountain View Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View Acres, California is 21.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,439 in Mountain View Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View Acres, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Mountain View Acres
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mountain View Acres, CA
Compared to Austin, Mountain View Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher