Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Chico, Texas


The cost of living in Chico, Texas is 24.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,032 in Chico, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chico
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Chico, TX
Compared to Austin, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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