Fort Irwin, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.5% more expensive than Fort Irwin, California.

You would need a salary of $56,754 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Irwin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fort Irwin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Irwin, California
Fort Irwin, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Irwin, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower