Parkersburg, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 64.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,316 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Parkersburg, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Austin
than in Parkersburg, Iowa
Parkersburg, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Parkersburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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