Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 22.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,318 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Seward
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Seward, AK
Compared to Austin, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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