Memphis, Tennessee vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 67.0% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,117 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Austin
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Memphis, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher