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AUSTIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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Austin, Texas vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
88.6%
more expensive
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$131,994
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Austin, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
88.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
20.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
273.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% lower
Commute
43.9% higher
Health
13.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
20.0% higher
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