Petal, Mississippi vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 59.8% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $79,877 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Austin
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Petal, Austin is:
  Homeowner
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  59.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
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  Personal
  9.6% higher
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