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City Comparison

Austin is 7% more expensive

Austin
3

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Edinburgh
3

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
85
Austin
7 pts pricier
78
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Rent
95
Austin
30 pts pricier
65
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
Cheaper
8 pts cheaper
96
Edinburgh
Restaurants
82
Austin
Cheaper
3 pts cheaper
85
Edinburgh
Transport
75
Austin
Cheaper
13 pts cheaper
88
Edinburgh
Utilities
95
Austin
3 pts pricier
92
Edinburgh
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Edinburgh to match a Austin salary

Salary in AustinEquivalent in EdinburghDifference
£30,000£27,529£2,471 less
£40,000£36,706£3,294 less
£50,000£45,882£4,118 less
£60,000£55,059£4,941 less
£80,000£73,412£6,588 less
£100,000£91,765£8,235 less

Austin vs Edinburgh: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 7%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.

Rent: Austin has a rent index of 95, while Edinburgh has 65.

Average Salaries: Austin: £3,950/month vs Edinburgh: £2,800/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 3, while Edinburgh wins 3.

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