Louisiana, Missouri vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 75.6% more expensive than Louisiana, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $131,682 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisiana, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Louisiana, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Austin
than in Louisiana, Missouri
Louisiana, MO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Louisiana, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher