Austin, Texas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 32.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,929 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Austin, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher