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


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 18.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,063 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Valdez
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Austin, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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