Austin, Texas vs. Fort Lewis, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 23.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,374 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fort Lewis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Austin, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher