Grass Valley, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 2.5% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $97,409 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Austin
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Grass Valley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower