Columbus, Ohio vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 49.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,419 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Austin
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Columbus, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher