Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 65.3% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $66,105 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Austin
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Hattiesburg, 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher