Sammamish, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 38.6% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,831 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Austin
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Sammamish, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower