Skokie, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.3% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $158,634 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Austin
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Skokie, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower