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


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 1.6% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $57,074 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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