Austin, Texas vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 154.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $114,517 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Austin, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.5% higher
      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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower