Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.6% cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,652 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Austin
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lower Merion, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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