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AUSTIN vs. HOUSTON
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Austin, Texas vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
26.2%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$428,024
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Houston
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Austin, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
49.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.6% lower
Commute
8.3% higher
Health
6.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.0% higher
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