Costa Mesa, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $72,778 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Austin
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Costa Mesa, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower