Amherst, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 43.8% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $71,889 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Austin
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Amherst, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher