How expensive is Austin compared to the rest of United States?

Austin ranks #145 out of 558 cities globally. It is 3.4% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 45.1 and local purchasing power is 160.9.

What is the average rent in Austin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Austin city centre costs approximately USD 2,118 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,368 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,938.

Is Austin affordable to live in?

Austin is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

Austin Cost of Living 2026: rent $2,118/mo, −3.4% vs country avg

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Austin

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 2,118/mo	USD 1,368/mo	35%
3 camere	USD 3,938/mo	USD 2,639/mo	35%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Austin

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.01	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.78	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.57	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$11.89	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$12.67	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.64	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.92	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$15.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$5.01

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.78

Bread (500g)

$3.57

Local cheese (1kg)

$11.89

Chicken (1kg)

$12.67

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.64

Milk (1L)

$0.92

Wine (mid-range)

$15.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$7.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$80.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$7.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$80.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.00	1 source
Gym membership	$66.61	1 source

Cinema ticket

$15.00

Gym membership

$66.61

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.73	1 source
Taxi start	$2.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$41.25	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.73

Taxi start

$2.75

Monthly pass

$41.25

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$89.17	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$41.43	1 source

Sport shoes (Nike)

$89.17

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$41.43

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$194.54	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$194.54

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

-3.4% Average

Chirie

+2.7% Average

Alimente

-6.1% Average

Restaurante

-0.7% Average

Putere de cumpărare

+18.2% Strong

Viața în Austin: la ce să te aștepți

Austin este average conform standardelor globale (locul #145 din 558 orașe). Este 3.4% mai ieftin față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt average, iar mesele la restaurant sunt average. Groceries oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Rent este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este ridicată — locuitorii își pot permite mai multe bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

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