Should I move to Austin?

Austin, TX, United States has a cost of living 43.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.4). It is ranked #76 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 167.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Austin?

The cost of living in Austin is 43.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.4). Groceries are 27.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 18.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately USD 1,924 per month. Local purchasing power index is 167.7 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 TX, United States · #76 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Austin?

43.6% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

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-43.6%

vs NYC

USD 1,924

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

167.7

Koopkracht

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Austin?

Kostenverdeling: Austin

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

56.4 Expensive

Huur

43.1 Affordable

Boodschappen

72.1 Moderate

Restaurants

82.0 Above average

Koopkracht

167.7 Very strong

Huur in Austin

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum USD 1,924/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum USD 1,288/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum USD 3,611/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum USD 2,571/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 33% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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