College Park, Maryland vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.9% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,399 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to College Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower