Median rent is 6% lower in Kissimmee ($1,553/mo vs $1,655/mo). Buying is cheaper in Kissimmee, where the median home runs $273,900 versus $512,700. Households earn more in Austin ($91,461 vs $51,277 a year). Taken together, Austin is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.8 against 100.5 — about 2% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Austin, TX.
Quick verdict
Austin is 2% cheaper overall
Cost index: 98.8 in Austin vs 100.5 in Kissimmee (US average = 100)
City A
Austin, TX
City B
Kissimmee, FL
How much would you need to earn in Kissimmee, FL to maintain your standard of living from Austin, TX?
Equivalent salary in Kissimmee, FL
$76,301
You'd need $1,301 more (2% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Austin
Texas
Kissimmee
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Kissimmee at $1,553/mo compared to $1,655/mo in Austin (6% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Austin: the median home is $512,700 versus $273,900 in Kissimmee — 47% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Florida; Kissimmee has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Austin
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Kissimmee
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Austin (avg AQI 47.0) but not yet for Kissimmee.
Pick Austin if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,461/yr).
Is Austin cheaper than Kissimmee?
Austin is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.8 versus 100.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 2% lower in Austin.
How much is rent in Austin vs Kissimmee?
Median rent is $1,655/mo in Austin, TX and $1,553/mo in Kissimmee, FL. Kissimmee, FL has the lower rent by about 6%.
Which has higher salaries — Austin or Kissimmee?
Median household income is $91,461 in Austin, TX and $51,277 in Kissimmee, FL. Austin, TX has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Austin or Kissimmee?
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Kissimmee to match my Austin income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Austin, TX is equivalent to roughly $101,735 in Kissimmee, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology