Austin, Texas vs. Mars Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mars Hill, North Carolina is 26.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,592 in Mars Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mars Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Mars Hill
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mars Hill, NC
Compared to Austin, Mars Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower