Austin, Texas vs. Leawood, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leawood, Kansas is 1.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,595 in Leawood, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leawood, Kansas is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Leawood
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Leawood, KS
Compared to Austin, Leawood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher