Cost of Living Calculator - Watseka, Illinois vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 89.7% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $227,683 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
602% more expensive in Austin
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs Austin, TX
Compared to Watseka, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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