Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 74.6% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,972 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Austin
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Storm Lake, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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