Waco, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 64.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,004 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Austin
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Waco, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher