Wells, Maine vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.4% more expensive than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $119,373 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wells, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Austin
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wells, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower