Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.3% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $39,864 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Austin
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Ridgefield, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower