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KANSAS CITY vs. AUSTIN
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Kansas City, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
56.3%
more expensive
than Kansas City, Kansas.
You would need a salary of
$296,862
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Austin
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kansas City, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
264.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.2% lower
Commute
20.5% higher
Health
0.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% lower
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