Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.9% more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,938 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Austin
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Oak Lawn, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower