Boston, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,769 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Austin
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Boston, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
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  Personal
  22.2% lower
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