Austin, Texas vs. Harwood Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harwood Heights, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,929 in Harwood Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harwood Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Harwood Heights
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Harwood Heights, IL
Compared to Austin, Harwood Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher