Newton, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 65.3% more expensive than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $107,420 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Austin
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Newton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher