Austin, Texas vs. Westlake, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake, Texas is 108.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $139,333 in Westlake, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Texas is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Westlake
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Westlake, TX
Compared to Austin, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.0% higher
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher