Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Austin leaves you about $1,235 more a month than Los Angeles after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $88.6K more saved.
| Los Angeles, CA | Austin, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,651 | $9,483 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $831 | $0 |
| Rent (median) | $1,879 | $1,655 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,695 | $1,515 |
| Left over each month | $4,492 | $5,727 |
| Savings after 5 years | $334,765 | $423,375 |
| Los Angeles | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 113 | 101 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 50 | 35 |
| Average summer high | 92°F | 97°F |
| Average winter low | 44°F | 39°F |
| Rainy days a year | 37 | 94 |
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