Lake Jackson, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 51.3% more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,673 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Austin
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake Jackson, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher