Sterling, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 6.7% more expensive than Sterling, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,007 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Sterling, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Austin
than in Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Sterling, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower