San Mateo, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 48.4% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $69,709 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Austin
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to San Mateo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower