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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lee's Summit, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.7K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,389
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Lee's Summit, MO

Population:104K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$412K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$558K

Lee's Summit, MO

The Show-Me State

104K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 104K residents.

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Live music capital
  • •Major tech hub
  • •SXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lee's Summit, MO vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 57.7%
Lee's Summit, MO
$1,829
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,055
more
📦Other
↑ 12.2%
Lee's Summit, MO
$1,552
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$189
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 9.4%
Lee's Summit, MO
$1,174
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$110
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.8%
Lee's Summit, MO
$933
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$26.47
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.8%
Lee's Summit, MO
$526
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$14.76
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 1.3%
Lee's Summit, MO
$597
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$8.05
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,005
To$1,585
↑ $580
1 Bed
From$1,100
To$1,685
↑ $585
2 Bed
From$1,248
To$1,995
↑ $747
3 Bed
From$1,625
To$2,525
↑ $900
Lee's Summit, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$1,750/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490–$2,350/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,611
Monthly in Lee's Summit, MO
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,388
Difference

Home Values

Lee's Summit
Austin
$412K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +1.9%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +30.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$364K - $449K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 35% more expensive than Lee's Summit

Calculate payment - Lee's SummitCalculate payment - Austin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$661
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Lee's Summit, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Austin, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Lee's Summit, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Lee's Summit
Austin
46 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
42.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Missouri and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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