Houston, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,982 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Austin
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Houston, Austin is:
  Homeowner
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  35.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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