Arroyo Grande, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.5% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $42,260 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Austin
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower