Lafayette, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 50.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $74,884 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Austin
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lafayette, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower