Laguna Niguel, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 29.7% cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California.

You would need a salary of $59,074 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Niguel, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Austin
than in Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Niguel, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Laguna Niguel, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower