Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Mead, Washington


The cost of living in Mead, Washington is 11.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,786 in Mead, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mead, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Mead
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Mead, WA
Compared to Austin, Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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