Los Angeles vs Austin Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of October 26, 2026, Los Angeles, CA has cleaner air than Austin, TX — AQI 42 (Good) vs 57 (Moderate), a gap of 15 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Los Angeles's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Austin's by PM2.5.
Los Angeles, CA
Good
Austin, TX
Moderate
Summary
Los Angeles has 15 points better air quality
Los Angeles has an AQI of 42 compared to 57
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