Zip 78758 (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 (zip 78758), 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.

Zip 78758 (Austin, TX)

Housing costs in Austin?
A typical home costs $450,600, which is 33.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.4% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Austin costs $1,630 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,280 and close to the state average of $1,630.

Can I afford Austin?
To live comfortably in Austin (zip 78758), Texas, a minimum annual income of $86,400 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Austin?
The cost of living in 78758 Austin, TX is quite reasonable. The median home value is $330,300, which is slightly below the national average of $218,700. Renters can expect to pay an average monthly rental rate of $1,425 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,653 for a two-bedroom unit. Groceries are also relatively affordable in 78758 Austin with a 2019 cost of living index score of 99.6 (the U.S. average is 100). Other costs such as utilities and transportation are also kept at check with the local area boasting an overall cost of living index score of 97.2.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAustinTexasUnited States
  129.194.2100.0
  94.993.7100
  101.6100.0100.0
  163.083.5100.0
  $450,600$297,600$338,100
  100.3%99.2%100.0%
  106.8103.3100.0
  107.183.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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