Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Plainview, California


The cost of living in Plainview, California is 35.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,338 in Plainview, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Plainview
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Plainview, CA
Compared to Austin, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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