Cost of Living Calculator - Northfield, Minnesota vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 26.4% more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $94,775 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Austin
than in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, MN vs Austin, TX
Compared to Northfield, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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