Madison, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.8% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $120,335 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Austin
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Madison, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower