Dearborn, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.2% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,551 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Austin
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Dearborn, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher