Austin, Texas vs. Lamar, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 45.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,641 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lamar
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lamar, CO
Compared to Austin, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower