Austin, Texas vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 42.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Austin, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower