Austin, Texas vs. De Soto, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in De Soto, Kansas is 20.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,606 in De Soto, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Soto, Kansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in De Soto
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. De Soto, KS
Compared to Austin, De Soto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher