Austin, Texas vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 22.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $31,128 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Austin, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher