Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $309,771 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Austin
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Pittsburgh, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher