Highland Park, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 51.2% cheaper than Highland Park, Texas.

You would need a salary of $195,026 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Highland Park, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Austin
than in Highland Park, Texas
Highland Park, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Highland Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% lower
      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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower