Ellensburg, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.8% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,452 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Austin
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Ellensburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher