Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.2% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,434 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Austin
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bettendorf, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher