Brooklyn, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 29.9% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $185,658 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Austin
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Brooklyn, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower