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AUSTIN vs. LOS ANGELES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Los Angeles, California
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
36.2%
more expensive
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$97,877
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
58% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Austin, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.2% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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7.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
86.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.4% lower
Commute
50.4% higher
Health
11.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.1% higher
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