Durango, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 8.6% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $10,856 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Austin
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Durango, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower