Del Mar, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 66.3% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $168,709 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Austin
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Del Mar, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower