Brea, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.3% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $172,584 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Brea, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower