Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.9% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $337,772 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Austin
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher