Austin, Texas vs. Elon, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elon, North Carolina is 31.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,274 in Elon, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elon, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elon
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Elon, NC
Compared to Austin, Elon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher