Alvin, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 37.8% more expensive than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,171 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Austin
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Alvin, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher