Zip 78759 (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 78759), 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 78759 (Austin, TX)

Housing costs in Austin?
A typical home costs $725,500, which is 114.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 143.8% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Austin costs $1,780 per month, which is 39.1% more than the national average of $1,280 and 8.4% more than the state average of $1,630.

Can I afford Austin?
To live comfortably in Austin (zip 78759), Texas, a minimum annual income of $138,960 for a family, and $60,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Austin?
The cost of living in 78759 Austin, TX is generally moderate when compared to other cities. According to the Cost of Living Index, 78759 has a score of 85.1 which is lower than the national average score of 100. Housing prices are on the rise due to increasing demand, but are still reasonably priced for most people. Groceries, healthcare, utilities, and transportation costs are all below the national averages as well. The overall cost of living in 78759 Austin,TX is relatively low when compared to other cities making it an attractive option for those looking for a city with affordable living costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAustinTexasUnited States
  129.194.2100.0
  9993.7100
  101.6100.0100.0
  240.483.5100.0
  $725,500$297,600$338,100
  100.3%99.2%100.0%
  105.7103.3100.0
  107.183.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Nice Homes, pleasant people, accessible to multiple major highways, many stores, high property taxes. Having previously lived in Boston area and SF Bay area, summer  More

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