Austin, Texas vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 27.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,476 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Blue Springs
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Austin, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher