Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 23.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,901 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Austin
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Bloomington, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower