Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 60.0% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $271,916 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Austin
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cedar Falls, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher