Austin, Texas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 30.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,235 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in New York
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. New York, NY
Compared to Austin, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% higher
      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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher