Paducah, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 68.7% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,484 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Austin
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Paducah, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher