Pecos, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 52.1% more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $76,028 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pecos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Austin
than in Pecos, New Mexico
Pecos, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Pecos, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher