Prestonsburg, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 68.5% more expensive than Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $109,518 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Prestonsburg, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Austin
than in Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Prestonsburg, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Prestonsburg, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher