St. Louis Park, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.8% more expensive than St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,411 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than St. Louis Park, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Austin
than in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
St. Louis Park, MN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to St. Louis Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower