Austin, Texas vs. Plainview, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainview, New York is 28.4% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,376 in Plainview, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, New York is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Plainview
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Plainview, NY
Compared to Austin, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher