Austin, Texas vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 30.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,165 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Kearney
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Austin, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower