Burlingame, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 63.9% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $216,629 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Austin
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Burlingame, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower