Salina, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 73.7% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $86,846 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Austin
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Salina, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  79.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher