South Pasadena, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 42.2% cheaper than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $102,295 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than South Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Austin
than in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to South Pasadena, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower