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LOS ANGELES vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
26.6%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$102,815
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Austin
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Los Angeles, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
46.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% higher
Commute
33.5% lower
Health
12.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.9% lower
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