Austin, Texas vs. Gowrie, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gowrie, Iowa is 43.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,362 in Gowrie, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gowrie, Iowa is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Gowrie
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Gowrie, IA
Compared to Austin, Gowrie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower