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AUSTIN vs. SACRAMENTO
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Austin, Texas vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
6.0%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$75,178
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Austin, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
11.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
10.1% higher
Health
2.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% higher
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