Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 63.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,508 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Austin
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher