Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.0% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,833 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Austin
than in Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Swansboro, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower