Morehead, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 69.8% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $112,991 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Austin
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Morehead, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher