Sandia Heights, New Mexico vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 1.4% more expensive than Sandia Heights, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,705 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandia Heights, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Sandia Heights, New Mexico
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% more expensive in Austin
than in Sandia Heights, New Mexico
Sandia_Heights, NM vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Sandia_Heights, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher