Bloomington, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 57.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,779 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Austin
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bloomington, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower