Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.1% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,605 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Austin
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Austin, TX
Compared to Wasilla, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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