Austin, Texas vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 15.8% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,505 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Watertown Town
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Watertown Town, MA
Compared to Austin, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher