Austin, Texas vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 147.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $185,355 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Austin, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.1% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher