Townsend, Tennessee vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 31.0% more expensive than Townsend, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $98,229 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Townsend, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Austin
than in Townsend, Tennessee
Townsend, TN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Townsend, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher