Austin, Texas vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 34.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,535 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Odessa
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Austin, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower