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SANTA CLARA vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Clara, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
45.0%
cheaper
than Santa Clara, California.
You would need a salary of
$330,215
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Austin
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
16.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.2% higher
Commute
21.8% lower
Health
5.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.0% lower
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