St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 28.9% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $164,972 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Austin
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to St. Petersburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower