Kennewick, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 31.6% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,819 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Austin
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kennewick, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher