Austin, Texas vs. Kansas, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas, Oklahoma is 41.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,444 in Kansas, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas, Oklahoma is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Kansas
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Kansas, OK
Compared to Austin, Kansas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower