Overland Park, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 19.9% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,959 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Austin
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Overland Park, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower