Palm Beach, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.5% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,499 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Austin
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Palm Beach, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower