Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Highlands, North Carolina


The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 1.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,918 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Highlands
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Highlands, NC
Compared to Austin, Highlands 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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