Cost of Living Calculator - Seward, Alaska vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 28.4% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $64,187 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Austin
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs Austin, TX
Compared to Seward, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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