Los Angeles Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Austin Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
85
Los Angeles
vs
65
Austin
Austin is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
85
Los Angeles
vs
60
Austin
Austin is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Los Angeles
vs
88
Austin
Austin is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
90
Los Angeles
vs
85
Austin
Austin is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
105
Los Angeles
vs
100
Austin
Austin is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Los Angeles
vs
105
Austin
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Austin to match a Los Angeles salary
| Salary in Los Angeles | Equivalent in Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,235 | $11,765 less |
| $75,000 | $57,353 | $17,647 less |
| $100,000 | $76,471 | $23,529 less |
| $125,000 | $95,588 | $29,412 less |
| $150,000 | $114,706 | $35,294 less |
| $200,000 | $152,941 | $47,059 less |
Los Angeles vs Austin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Los Angeles has a rent index of 85, while Austin has 60.
Average Salaries: Los Angeles: $4,800/month vs Austin: $4,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Los Angeles wins 1, while Austin wins 5.
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