Atlanta, Georgia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 18.3% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $1,153,155 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Austin
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Atlanta, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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