Missouri City, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.7% more expensive than Missouri City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $168,245 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Missouri City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Missouri City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Austin
than in Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Missouri City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower