Carpentersville, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 47.4% more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $110,535 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpentersville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Carpentersville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Austin
than in Carpentersville, Illinois
Carpentersville, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Carpentersville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower