Austin, Texas vs. West Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Sacramento, California is 6.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,818 in West Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Sacramento, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in West Sacramento
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. West Sacramento, CA
Compared to Austin, West Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher