Key West, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 14.4% cheaper than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $106,978 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Austin
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Key West, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower