Huntington Beach, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 28.3% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $28,676 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Austin
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Huntington Beach, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower