Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.5% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,250 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Austin
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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