Vista, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 12.2% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $166,798 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Austin
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Vista, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower