Mill Valley, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 52.8% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $30,652 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Austin
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mill Valley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower