Lemont, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.6% more expensive than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,816 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Austin
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lemont, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower