What is a pro or con of living in Austin, Texascompared to Summerville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Austin.

What salary do I need to live in Austin, Texas copmared to Summerville, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Summerville, South Carolina should increase to $104,145 in Austin, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SUMMERVILLE vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Summerville, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.2% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,145 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Austin
than in Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, SC vs. Austin, TX

Compared to Summerville, Austin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

6.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Summerville, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Summerville, SC vs. Austin, TX

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