West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 4.1% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,077 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Austin
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to West Chester, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower