Wichita, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 58.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $72,946 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Austin
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Wichita, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher