Encinitas, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 43.5% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $42,380 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Austin
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Encinitas, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower