Buffalo, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,248 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Austin
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Buffalo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher