Aliso Viejo, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.0% cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $255,059 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aliso Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Aliso Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Austin
than in Aliso Viejo, California
Aliso Viejo, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Aliso Viejo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower