Marina, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.9% cheaper than Marina, California.

You would need a salary of $176,569 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Marina, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Austin
than in Marina, California
Marina, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Marina, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower