Austin, Texas vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 31.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $31,461 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in College Station
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Austin, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower