Austin, Texas vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 19.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,456 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Austin, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% lower
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher