El Monte, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 9.8% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $45,119 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Austin
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to El Monte, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower