Lake Bluff, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 7.5% more expensive than Lake Bluff, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,485 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Austin
than in Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake Bluff, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower