Austin, Texas vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 16.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,604 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Austin, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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