Newark, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 33.7% cheaper than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $80,834 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Austin
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Newark, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower