Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.6% more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $221,495 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Austin
than in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Las Vegas, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower