Charles City, Iowa vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 3.3% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,629 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Austin
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Charles City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher