What is a pro or con of living in Austin, Texascompared to Algonquin, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Austin.

What salary do I need to live in Austin, Texas copmared to Algonquin, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Algonquin, Illinois should increase to $60,019 in Austin, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALGONQUIN vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Algonquin, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.0% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,019 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Austin
than in Algonquin, Illinois

Algonquin, IL vs. Austin, TX

Compared to Algonquin, Austin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

16.7% lower

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Algonquin, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Algonquin, IL vs. Austin, TX

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