Cost of Living Calculator - Macon, North Carolina vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 44.4% more expensive than Macon, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,316 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Macon, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Austin
than in Macon, North Carolina
Macon, NC vs Austin, TX
Compared to Macon, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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