Salem, Oregon vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 26.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $178,178 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Austin
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Salem, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher