Lakewood, Ohio vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.6% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $167,059 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Austin
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lakewood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower