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City Comparison

Austin is 13% more expensive

Austin
2

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
4

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
85
Austin
13 pts pricier
72
Manchester
Cheaper
Rent
95
Austin
40 pts pricier
55
Manchester
Cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
Cheaper
7 pts cheaper
95
Manchester
Restaurants
82
Austin
2 pts pricier
80
Manchester
Cheaper
Transport
75
Austin
Cheaper
10 pts cheaper
85
Manchester
Utilities
95
Austin
5 pts pricier
90
Manchester
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in AustinEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£25,412£4,588 less
£40,000£33,882£6,118 less
£50,000£42,353£7,647 less
£60,000£50,824£9,176 less
£80,000£67,765£12,235 less
£100,000£84,706£15,294 less

Austin vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 13%. Manchester is the more affordable option.

Rent: Austin has a rent index of 95, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: Austin: £3,950/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 2, while Manchester wins 4.

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