Lancaster, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.1% more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,834 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lancaster, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Austin
than in Lancaster, South Carolina
Lancaster, SC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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