Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $208,979 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Austin
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kapaa, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher