Buford, Georgia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 24.2% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $62,092 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Austin
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Buford, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower