Texas City, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 57.8% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $347,171 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Austin
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Texas City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower