Austin, Texas vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 19.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,815 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Austin, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher