San Diego, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $52,438 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Austin
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to San Diego, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower