Harlingen, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 83.0% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,513 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Austin
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Harlingen, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.6% higher