Southborough, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 14.8% cheaper than Southborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,781 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Southborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Austin
than in Southborough, Massachusetts
Southborough, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Southborough, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower