Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.9% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,065 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Austin
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Harrisburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  618.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower