Walnut, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.9% cheaper than Walnut, California.

You would need a salary of $90,162 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Walnut, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Austin
than in Walnut, California
Walnut, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Walnut, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower