Austin, Texas vs. Texarkana, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Arkansas is 44.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,280 in Texarkana, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Arkansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Texarkana, AR
Compared to Austin, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower