Austin, Texas vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 14.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,315 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Orem
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Austin, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower