Columbia, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $183,763 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Austin
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Columbia, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower