Kent, Ohio vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 59.8% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $159,753 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Austin
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kent, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher