Austin, Texas vs. Fredericksburg, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Texas is 21.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,437 in Fredericksburg, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fredericksburg, TX
Compared to Austin, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher