Wayne, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 3.9% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,033 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
34% cheaper in Austin
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wayne, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower