Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.5% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $89,612 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Austin
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Colorado Springs, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher