King, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 57.8% more expensive than King, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,902 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in King, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than King, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Austin
than in King, North Carolina
King, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to King, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher