Austin, Texas vs. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is 45.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $27,357 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Truth or Consequences
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Truth Or Consequences, NM
Compared to Austin, Truth Or Consequences is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower