What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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BALCH SPRINGS vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
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Cost of Living Calculator - Balch Springs, Texas vs Huntington Beach, California

Q: How much more expensive is Huntington Beach compared to Balch Springs?

You would need a salary of $142,227 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Balch Springs, Texas.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 89.6% more expensive than Balch Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,227 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Balch Springs, Texas.

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• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Balch Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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378% more expensive in Huntington Beach
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Balch Springs, TX vs Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Balch Springs, Huntington Beach is:

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89.6% higher

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9.9% higher

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423.6% higher

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4.9% lower

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5.5% lower

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4.8% lower

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0.1% higher

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