Effingham, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 63.0% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $407,431 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Austin
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Effingham, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  91.8% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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