Irvine, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 28.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $50,017 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Austin
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Irvine, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower