Cost of Living Calculator - Hobbs, New Mexico vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 63.4% more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $81,692 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Austin
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs Austin, TX
Compared to Hobbs, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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