Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 15.8% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 42% (170.4 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $64,764 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Austin | Los Angeles vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 98.1 | +15.8% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.8 | +13.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 120.4 | +41.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 82.0 | +93.3% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.2 | +8.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 99.6 | +13.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Austin | $43,176 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Austin | $86,352 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Austin | $129,527 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.