Port Aransas, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 14.7% more expensive than Port Aransas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,037 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Aransas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Port Aransas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Austin
than in Port Aransas, Texas
Port Aransas, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Port Aransas, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher