Austin, Texas vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 42.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,233 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Austin, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher