Detroit, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 45.9% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,766 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
706% more expensive in Austin
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Detroit, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher