Austin, Texas vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 22.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $23,138 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Austin, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher