Austin, Texas vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 1.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,189 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Austin, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower