Austin, Texas vs. Blaine, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Washington is 13.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,315 in Blaine, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Blaine
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Blaine, WA
Compared to Austin, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher