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VS Austin
United States
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San Diego
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Austin | San Diego | Best |
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| Rent | 1,750 USD | 2,500 USD | Austin |
| Food | 550 USD | 620 USD | Austin |
| Utilities | 140 USD | 150 USD | Austin |
| Transport | 70 USD | 85 USD | Austin |
| Healthcare | 150 USD | 180 USD | Austin |
| Internet | 60 USD | 60 USD | Austin |
| Entertainment | 360 USD | 420 USD | Austin |
| Other | 300 USD | 360 USD | Austin |
| Total (monthly) | 3,380 USD | 4,375 USD | Austin |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Austin | San Diego | Best |
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| Cost of living | 22 | 10 | Austin |
| Safety | 60 | 62 | San Diego |
| Quality of life | 84 | 86 | San Diego |
| Internet | 90 | 88 | Austin |
| Healthcare | 82 | 86 | San Diego |
| Transport | 60 | 70 | San Diego |
| Nightlife | 90 | 80 | Austin |
| Climate | 88 | 95 | San Diego |
| English | 84 | 84 | Austin |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Austin |