Cost of Living in Austin
United States • Pop: 1.0M
Austin offers high tech salaries with much lower costs than coastal cities.
Growing tech hubNo state income taxLive music capitalLower costs
Cost Index
85
Rent Index
95
Avg Net Salary
£3,950/mo
Cost Breakdown vs London (Index 100)
Overall Cost
85
15% cheaperRent
95
5% cheaperGroceries
88
12% cheaperRestaurants
82
18% cheaperTransport
75
25% cheaperUtilities
95
5% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Austin to match a London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £25,500 | Save £4,500 |
| £40,000 | £34,000 | Save £6,000 |
| £50,000 | £42,500 | Save £7,500 |
| £60,000 | £51,000 | Save £9,000 |
| £75,000 | £63,750 | Save £11,250 |
| £100,000 | £85,000 | Save £15,000 |
Living in Austin: What to Expect
Austin has a cost of living index of 85, meaning it is 15% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Austin is approximately $5,000 (£3,950 when converted to GBP).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 95
- Groceries: Index of 88
- Restaurants: Index of 82
- Transport: Index of 75
- Utilities: Index of 95
Key highlights: Growing tech hub, No state income tax, Live music capital, Lower costs.
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