Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.1% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $159,098 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Austin
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Salt Lake City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher