Cost of Living Calculator - Tumwater, Washington vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 18.7% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,358 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Austin
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Tumwater, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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