Austin, Texas vs. Wayne, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, Michigan is 33.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,462 in Wayne, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Wayne
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Wayne, MI
Compared to Austin, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower