Peosta, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 39.0% more expensive than Peosta, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,495 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Peosta, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Peosta, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Austin
than in Peosta, Iowa
Peosta, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Peosta, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher