Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.8% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,322 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Austin
than in Madison Heights, Michigan
Madison Heights, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Madison Heights, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower