Austin, Texas vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 19.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $224,930 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Davis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Austin, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher