Austin, Texas vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 14.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,774 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Carson City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Austin, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower