Charlotte, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 60.9% more expensive than Charlotte, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,473 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Charlotte, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Austin
than in Charlotte, Texas
Charlotte, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Charlotte, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher