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


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 67.4% more expensive than California, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $334,803 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than California, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Austin
than in California, Pennsylvania
California, PA vs Austin, TX
Compared to California, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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