Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Desert Hills, Arizona


The cost of living in Desert Hills, Arizona is 31.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,584 in Desert Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Desert Hills
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Desert Hills, AZ
Compared to Austin, Desert Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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