Austin, Texas vs. Fort Stockton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Stockton, Texas is 39.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $24,809 in Fort Stockton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Stockton, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Fort Stockton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Stockton, TX
Compared to Austin, Fort Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower