Cost of Living in Austin, United States

Austin has a cost of living index of 97/100 (New York = 100). It is 3% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

97/100
Cost Index
$5,000/mo
Median Income
35/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,750/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,100/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.95/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$37/month
One-Way Ticket$2.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$170/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$45/month
HealthcareScore: 58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$85/visit
Dentist Visit$136/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$16/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$36/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

940 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Downtown, South Congress, East Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin cheap to live in?

Austin has a cost of living index of 97/100, where New York = 100. It is 3% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,940–$2,716 per month.

How much does rent cost in Austin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Austin costs approximately $1,750/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,400/month.

Is Austin good for digital nomads?

Austin has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 940 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Austin?

The median net monthly salary in Austin is approximately $5,000 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

How does Austin compare to New York for cost of living?

Austin (cost index 97) is 3% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $75/month by moving from New York to Austin.

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