Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 61.3% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $69,799 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Austin
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Owensboro, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher