Austin, Texas vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 24.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,751 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Austin, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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