Fountain Valley, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 28.1% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $2,157,865 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Austin
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fountain Valley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower