Aspen, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 57.7% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,726 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Austin
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Aspen, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% lower
      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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower