La Quinta, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.1% cheaper than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $82,535 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Austin
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to La Quinta, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower