Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.7% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,354 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Austin
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Pottstown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower