Austin, Texas vs. Carolina, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina, Rhode Island is 11.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,480 in Carolina, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina, Rhode Island is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Carolina
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Carolina, RI
Compared to Austin, Carolina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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