Mercer, Wisconsin vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.1% more expensive than Mercer, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,568 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Mercer, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Austin
than in Mercer, Wisconsin
Mercer, WI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mercer, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher