Chaska, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 15.1% more expensive than Chaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $178,443 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Chaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Austin
than in Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska, MN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Chaska, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower