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SAN FRANCISCO vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
47.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$60,988
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Austin
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to San Francisco, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
47.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
17.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% higher
Commute
30.5% lower
Health
11.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.7% lower
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