Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Ohio vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 72.8% more expensive than Salem, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $86,382 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Salem, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Austin
than in Salem, Ohio
Salem, OH vs Austin, TX
Compared to Salem, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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