Paramus, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 18.9% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,647 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Austin
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Paramus, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower