Austin, Texas vs. Vandenberg AFB, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vandenberg AFB, California is 10.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,975 in Vandenberg AFB, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vandenberg AFB, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Vandenberg AFB
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Vandenberg Afb, CA
Compared to Austin, Vandenberg Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher