Austin, Texas vs. Lansing, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, New York is 31.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,219 in Lansing, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, New York is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lansing
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lansing, NY
Compared to Austin, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher