Austin, Texas vs. Tijeras, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tijeras, New Mexico is 22.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,134 in Tijeras, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tijeras, New Mexico is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tijeras
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Tijeras, NM
Compared to Austin, Tijeras is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower