Austin, Texas vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 172.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $816,538 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Austin, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.2% higher
      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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  459.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher