Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 39.0% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $104,243 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Austin
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Idaho Falls, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher