Cost of Living Calculator - Benicia, California vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 18.3% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $106,267 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Austin
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Benicia, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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