Chicago, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,291 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Austin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Chicago, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
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  Personal
  6.4% lower
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