Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Plainview, Texas


The cost of living in Plainview, Texas is 47.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,056 in Plainview, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Plainview
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Plainview, TX
Compared to Austin, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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