Martinez, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.5% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $125,307 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Austin
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Martinez, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower