Austin, Texas vs. Smithville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithville, Texas is 20.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,915 in Smithville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithville, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Smithville
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Smithville, TX
Compared to Austin, Smithville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower