Brownsville, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 76.3% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $246,727 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Austin
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Brownsville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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)
  318.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher