Austin, Texas vs. Bedford, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Texas is 18.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,779 in Bedford, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bedford
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Bedford, TX
Compared to Austin, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher