Tucson, Arizona vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 35.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $223,103 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Austin
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Tucson, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower