Renton, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,591 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Austin
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Renton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower