Phoenix, Arizona vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $410,699 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Phoenix, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher