Denver, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 1.3% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $253,130 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Austin
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Denver, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower