Olathe, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.5% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,367 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Austin
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Olathe, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower