Austin, Texas vs. Crested Butte, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crested Butte, Colorado is 16.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,153 in Crested Butte, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crested Butte, Colorado is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Crested Butte
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Crested Butte, CO
Compared to Austin, Crested Butte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher