Austin, Texas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 9.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,377 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Austin, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher