What is a pro or con of living in Austin, Texascompared to Princeton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 164% more expensive in Austin.

What salary do I need to live in Austin, Texas copmared to Princeton, North Carolina?

A salary of $193,000 in Princeton, North Carolina should increase to $294,855 in Austin, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRINCETON vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 52.8% more expensive than Princeton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $294,855 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Princeton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Austin
than in Princeton, North Carolina

Princeton, NC vs. Austin, TX

Compared to Princeton, Austin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

157.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

33.4% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton, NC vs. Austin, TX

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