Wood Dale, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.8% more expensive than Wood Dale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,967 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wood Dale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Austin
than in Wood Dale, Illinois
Wood Dale, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wood Dale, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower