Morgantown, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.8% more expensive than Morgantown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,552 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Morgantown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Austin
than in Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Morgantown, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Morgantown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher