Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific Grove, California vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.4% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $48,477 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Austin
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Pacific Grove, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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