Westland, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.9% more expensive than Westland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $120,603 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Westland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Westland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Austin
than in Westland, Michigan
Westland, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Westland, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher