Cottonwood, Arizona vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.6% more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,584 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Austin
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cottonwood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher