Side-by-side
Austin vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 49 |
| Affordability | 94 | 46 |
| Housing | 58 | 1 |
| Jobs | 76 | 20 |
| Safety | 58 | 47 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Population | 967.9K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 319 |