Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 8.9% more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,461 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Austin
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Downingtown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower