Friendswood, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.4% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $179,354 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Friendswood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower