Elkin, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 66.5% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $666,152 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Austin
than in Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Elkin, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher