Salem, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 49.9% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $112,457 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Austin
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Salem, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,082.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower