Farmington, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 65.3% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $115,683 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Austin
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Farmington, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher