What is a pro or con of living in Austin, Texascompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Austin.

What salary do I need to live in Austin, Texas copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $43,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $53,864 in Austin, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.3% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,864 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Austin
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Austin, TX

Compared to Virginia Beach, Austin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

3.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Austin, TX

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