Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Chester, Connecticut


The cost of living in Chester, Connecticut is 10.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $209,967 in Chester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Connecticut is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chester
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Chester, CT
Compared to Austin, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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