Austin, Texas vs. Vista Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa, California is 13.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $172,334 in Vista Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Vista Santa Rosa
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Vista Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Austin, Vista Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher