Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Smith River, California


The cost of living in Smith River, California is 22.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,276 in Smith River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith River, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Smith River
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Smith River, CA
Compared to Austin, Smith River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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