Cost of Living Calculator - Montara, California vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 44.1% cheaper than Montara, California.

You would need a salary of $41,959 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Montara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Austin
than in Montara, California
Montara, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Montara, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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