Clear Lake Shores, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.9% more expensive than Clear Lake Shores, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,701 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake Shores, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Clear Lake Shores, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Austin
than in Clear Lake Shores, Texas
Clear Lake Shores, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Clear Lake Shores, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower