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PHOENIX vs. AUSTIN
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
19.0%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$1,130,900
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Phoenix, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.7% lower
Commute
6.8% lower
Health
9.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% higher
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