Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 43.0% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,939 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Austin
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Portsmouth, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower