San Rafael, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $29,761 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Austin
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to San Rafael, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower