Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Mount Vernon, Illinois


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 46.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,546 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Austin, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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