Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 27.7% more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,870 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Austin
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fitchburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower