Palo Alto, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 70.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,888 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Austin
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% lower
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