Buffalo, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 55.0% more expensive than Buffalo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,485 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Buffalo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Austin
than in Buffalo, Texas
Buffalo, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Buffalo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher