Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.1% more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $110,128 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Austin
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Dartmouth, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower