Harker Heights, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 44.4% more expensive than Harker Heights, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,326 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harker Heights, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Harker Heights, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Austin
than in Harker Heights, Texas
Harker Heights, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Harker Heights, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher