Kent, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.7% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,157 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Austin
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kent, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower