Smithfield, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.1% more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,818 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Smithfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Austin
than in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Smithfield, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower