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PALO ALTO vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
70.1%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$98,665
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Austin
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
70.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
22.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
87.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.2% higher
Commute
21.8% lower
Health
5.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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