Aptos, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 38.7% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $52,128 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Austin
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Aptos, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower