Spruce Pine, North Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 59.2% more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,373 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Austin
than in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Spruce Pine, NC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Spruce Pine, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher