Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 22.7% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $165,583 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Austin
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Northampton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower