Austin, TX Cost of Living


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Austin cost of living score
129.1
More expensive
29.1% higher
than the US average
37.0% higher
than the Texas average
Austin, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 129.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% higher than the U.S. average and 37.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Austin, TX

Housing costs in Austin?
A typical home costs $577,400, which is 70.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 94.0% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Austin costs $1,720 per month, which is 20.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.6% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Austin?
To live comfortably in Austin, Texas, a minimum annual income of $110,520 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Austin?
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.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAustinTexasUnited States
  129.194.2100.0
  96.793.7100
  101.6100.0100.0
  189.083.5100.0
  $577,400$297,600$338,100
  99.1%99.2%100.0%
  109.9103.3100.0
  105.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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