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HOUSTON vs. AUSTIN
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Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Austin, Texas

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,287,088 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Austin
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs Austin, TX

Compared to Houston, Austin is:

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35.5% higher

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1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

99.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

7.6% lower

Health

6.8% higher

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Personal

0.0% higher

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