Newark, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.4% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $158,062 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Austin
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Newark, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower