Pharr, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 73.7% more expensive than Pharr, Texas.

You would need a salary of $138,953 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pharr, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Pharr, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Austin
than in Pharr, Texas
Pharr, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Pharr, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher