Palatine, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 18.7% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,112 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Austin
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Palatine, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower