Cerritos, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.8% cheaper than Cerritos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,120 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cerritos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Cerritos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Austin
than in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cerritos, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower