Vancouver, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 9.7% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,729 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Austin
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Vancouver, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower