Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Indiana vs Austin, Indiana


The cost of living in Austin, Indiana is 9.6% cheaper than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,789 in Austin, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Indiana is cheaper than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Austin
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs Austin, IN
Compared to Salem, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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