Austin, Texas vs. Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado is 17.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,932 in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Crested Butte, Colorado is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Mount Crested Butte
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mount Crested Butte, CO
Compared to Austin, Mount Crested Butte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher