Carterville, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 62.0% more expensive than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,976 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Austin
than in Carterville, Illinois
Carterville, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Carterville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher