Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 26.2% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $126,244 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Austin
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower