salaryAustin is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$166
👥 People living there
979,539
230,221
Commute to work
23.7 min
34.1 min
College degree
59.6%
39.8%
Own their home
43.4%
71.8%
Below poverty line
12%
7.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $67,742 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 24% more in Santa Clarita.