Austin, Texas vs. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is 44.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,963 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Sleepy Eye
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sleepy Eye, MN
Compared to Austin, Sleepy Eye is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher