Gary, Indiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 77.5% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $133,128 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
628% more expensive in Austin
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Gary, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  686.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower