What is a pro or con of living in Mountain City, Texascompared to Austin, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Mountain City.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain City, Texas copmared to Austin, Texas?

A salary of $75,000 in Austin, Texas could decrease to $69,900 in Mountain City, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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AUSTIN vs. MOUNTAIN CITY
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Austin, Texas vs. Mountain City, Texas

Q: Is it expensive to live in Mountain City, Texas compared to Austin, Texas?

Overall, Mountain City, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain City, Texas is 6.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,900 in Mountain City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain City, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Mountain City
than in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX vs. Mountain City, TX

Compared to Austin, Mountain City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

9.4% higher

Health

7.0% higher

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Personal

9.2% lower

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