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
Index
85
Rent
Index
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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