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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Salina, KS — COL adjusted from Wichita, KS area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.0K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,751
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.0K
Per year

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

Salina, KS

Population:46K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$202K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$558K

Salina, KS

The Sunflower State

46K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 46K 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: Salina, KS vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 78.9%
Salina, KS
$1,612
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,272
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📦Other
↑ 9.3%
Salina, KS
$1,593
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$148
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🚗Transportation
↑ 10.0%
Salina, KS
$1,167
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$117
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🛒Groceries
↑ 9.5%
Salina, KS
$876
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$82.93
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 2.6%
Salina, KS
$574
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$14.70
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.5%
Salina, KS
$528
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$13.28
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$479
To$1,585
↑ $1,106
1 Bed
From$536
To$1,685
↑ $1,149
2 Bed
From$660
To$1,995
↑ $1,335
3 Bed
From$908
To$2,525
↑ $1,617
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.

$6,351
Monthly in Salina, KS
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,648
Difference

Home Values

Salina
Austin
-
Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
↓ -5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M
Calculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Salina, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

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

Salina, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

Salina
Austin
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
75.1%
Good Air Days
42.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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