Richmond, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 17.7% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $32,905 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Austin
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Richmond, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower