South Elgin, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 36.9% more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,698 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Austin
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to South Elgin, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower