Fort Knox, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 78.0% more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $88,996 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Knox, Kentucky
Fort Knox, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Knox, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher