Shelley, Idaho vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.7% more expensive than Shelley, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $38,420 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelley, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Shelley, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Austin
than in Shelley, Idaho
Shelley, ID vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Shelley, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher