Philadelphia, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 64.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,683 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Philadelphia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Austin
than in Philadelphia, New York
Philadelphia, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher