Austin, Texas vs. Port Aransas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Aransas, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,020 in Port Aransas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Aransas, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Port Aransas
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Port Aransas, TX
Compared to Austin, Port Aransas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower