Austin, Texas vs. Minden, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minden, Louisiana is 36.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,411 in Minden, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minden, Louisiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Minden
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Minden, LA
Compared to Austin, Minden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower