Placentia, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.9% cheaper than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $79,144 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Austin
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Placentia, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower