Mountain Home, Arkansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 72.3% more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $86,152 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Austin
than in Mountain Home, Arkansas
Mountain Home, AR vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mountain Home, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher