Provo, Utah vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.0% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $154,756 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Austin
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Provo, 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher