Barstow, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 43.8% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $109,559 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Austin
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Barstow, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower