Springfield, Missouri vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 58.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $69,387 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Austin
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Springfield, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher