Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.7% more expensive than Hackettstown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $96,960 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Hackettstown, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Austin
than in Hackettstown, New Jersey
Hackettstown, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Hackettstown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower