Trenton, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 33.8% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $80,290 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Austin
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Trenton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower