Waterloo, Wisconsin vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $131,891 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Waterloo, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Austin
than in Waterloo, Wisconsin
Waterloo, WI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Waterloo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher