Brentwood, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.2% cheaper than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $149,682 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Austin
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Brentwood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower