Skagway, Alaska vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 7.8% more expensive than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $64,700 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Skagway, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  99.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower