Berkeley, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 45.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $82,117 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Austin
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Berkeley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower