Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 36.3% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,841 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Austin
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Brookline, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower