Austin, Texas 

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Cost of Living in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas is known for its high quality of life and attractive cost of living. With plenty of opportunities for entertainment as well as a variety of low-cost housing options ranging from single family homes to apartments, it's possible to enjoy life in Austin without breaking the bank. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are all much lower than most parts of the United States - making Austin a great option for anyone looking to make their dollar go further.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Austin is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Austin, Texas is more expensive.

Austin cost of living is 129.4

COST OF LIVINGAustinTexasUSA
  129.494.2100
  96.793.7100
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  99.199.2100
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  105.983.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Austin    446 Reviews
    Don't believe the hype - 3/11/2022
    I lived there for 22 years and left a year and a half ago. The people that live there have ruined it. Austin is no longer weird AT ALL. The weirdness has been... Read More
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    Austin is still a good place to live - 12/12/2021
    I've lived in Austin over 20 years, and yes it has changed drastically, as all fast growing cities do. But I think it is unfair to compare Austin against it's past self... Read More
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    Austin is Awesome - 9/24/2021
    I lived in Austin Travis county for 2 years and fell in absolute love with the greater Austin area. I had to leave to go back to SC unfortunately. I was very sad over... Read More
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    78745, 78753, 78741, 78748, 78744, 78704, 78758, 78759, 78749, 78723, ... 40 more
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