Ridgefield, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.4% cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,673 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Austin
than in Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Ridgefield, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower