Laurel, Delaware vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.2% more expensive than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $67,607 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Austin
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Laurel, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher