Walnut Creek, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 34.6% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $65,420 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Austin
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Walnut Creek, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower