Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 9.9% cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,056 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Austin
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Cedar Falls, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher