Wellington, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 80.7% more expensive than Wellington, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $135,545 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wellington, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
484% more expensive in Austin
than in Wellington, Kansas
Wellington, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wellington, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher