Montrose, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 36.9% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,466 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Austin
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Montrose, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher