Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $25 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $13 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.30 | $5.08 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 | $1.23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.17 | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 | $5.42 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 | $4.68 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 | $1.67 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 | $3.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 | $3.12 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 | $2.41 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,059 | $2,569 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,009 | $2,329 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 | $258 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 | $1,970 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 | $1,464 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 | $163 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 | $60 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 | $334 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 | $155 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $12 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 | $27 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $69 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 | $44 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 | $124 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 | $137 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 | $27,990 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 | $1.23 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 | $113 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 | $22 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 | $10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $13 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $213 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $9 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 | $5.39 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 | $7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $6 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 | $2.42 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $27 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 | $67 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $34 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $270 | $252 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 | $96 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $13 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $6 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $8 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 | $384 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | $0.39 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 | $58 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $13 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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