Macon, Georgia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 68.9% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,465 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Austin
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Macon, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher