What is a pro or con of living in Austin, Texascompared to Lauderdale, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Austin.

What salary do I need to live in Austin, Texas copmared to Lauderdale, Minnesota?

A salary of $65,000 in Lauderdale, Minnesota should increase to $84,874 in Austin, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAUDERDALE vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Lauderdale, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.6% more expensive than Lauderdale, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,874 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lauderdale, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lauderdale, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Austin
than in Lauderdale, Minnesota

Lauderdale, MN vs. Austin, TX

Compared to Lauderdale, Austin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

33.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Lauderdale, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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