Clearlake, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 36.5% more expensive than Clearlake, California.

You would need a salary of $68,249 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearlake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Clearlake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Austin
than in Clearlake, California
Clearlake, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Clearlake, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher