Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

Straight-line distance: 1,233 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,643 – $2,616
2-3 bedroom$3,754 – $5,914
4+ bedroom house$6,268 – $9,832

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Austin compares to Los Angeles

Los Angeles's median home value is $822,600 — 78% higher than Austin's $461,500.

Median household income is $76,244 in Los Angeles versus $86,556 in Austin.

Typical rent runs $1,791 in Los Angeles and $1,549 in Austin.

On housing costs, Austin, TX looks more affordable than Los Angeles, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricLos Angeles, CAAustin, TX
Population3,881,041958,202
Median home value$822,600$461,500
Median household income$76,244$86,556
Median gross rent$1,791$1,549
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.