Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 73.5% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,729 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Austin
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Oskaloosa, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher