Austin, Texas vs. Redding, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redding, California is 16.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,481 in Redding, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redding, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Redding
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Redding, CA
Compared to Austin, Redding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher