Union City, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.1% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $32,447 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Austin
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Union City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower