Austin, Texas vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 11.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,603 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Juneau
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Austin, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher