Austin, Texas vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 23.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,369 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Moscow
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Austin, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower