Austin, Texas vs. Lake Tapps, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Tapps, Washington is 12.8% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,376 in Lake Tapps, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Tapps, Washington is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lake Tapps
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lake Tapps, WA
Compared to Austin, Lake Tapps is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher