Austin, Texas vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 24.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,751 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Gardner
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Austin, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher