Shenandoah, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 86.2% more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,094 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Austin
than in Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Shenandoah, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  386.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  84.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher