Homestead, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.8% more expensive than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $128,603 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Homestead, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Austin
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Homestead, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower