Dedham, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.6% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,682 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Austin
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Dedham, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower