Austin, Texas vs. Laguna Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Hills, California is 29.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,111 in Laguna Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Hills, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Laguna Hills
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Laguna Hills, CA
Compared to Austin, Laguna Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher