Austin, Texas vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 10.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,233 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Prior Lake
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Austin, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher