Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 14.4% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,206 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Austin
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lakeville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower