Austin, Texas vs. Rockland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockland, Maine is 37.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,983 in Rockland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockland, Maine is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rockland
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Rockland, ME
Compared to Austin, Rockland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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