Minnetonka, Minnesota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 12.9% more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $158,080 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Minnetonka, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Minnetonka, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower