Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Iowa, Louisiana


The cost of living in Iowa, Louisiana is 33.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,501 in Iowa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Iowa
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Iowa, LA
Compared to Austin, Iowa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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