Ithaca, New York vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 31.5% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $157,805 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Austin
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Ithaca, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower