Shelbyville, Kentucky vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 41.3% more expensive than Shelbyville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $105,950 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Shelbyville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Austin
than in Shelbyville, Kentucky
Shelbyville, KY vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Shelbyville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower