Cost of Living Calculator - Idaho Springs, Colorado vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.7% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,290 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Austin
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs Austin, TX
Compared to Idaho Springs, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.