La Mirada, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.9% cheaper than La Mirada, California.

You would need a salary of $41,528 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mirada, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than La Mirada, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Austin
than in La Mirada, California
La Mirada, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to La Mirada, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower