Austin, Texas vs. Wheeling, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, West Virginia is 41.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,049 in Wheeling, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, West Virginia is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Wheeling
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Wheeling, WV
Compared to Austin, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher