South San Francisco, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $44,662 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Austin
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to South San Francisco, 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower