Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.6% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,949 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Austin
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mount Vernon, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower