City comparison
Austin vs Miami Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Austin (116.9) and Miami (132.2).
Austin Index
116.9
Miami Index
132.2
Austin Rent
$2,675
Miami Rent
$3,325
Austin Home price
$484,000
Miami Home price
$607,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Austin to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Miami.
Equivalent salary in Miami
$106,303
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Austin and Miami.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Austin | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 146 | 172 | +26.0 (+17.8%) |
| Groceries | 103 | 116 | +13.0 (+12.6%) |
| Transportation | 102 | 106 | +4.0 (+3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 108 | +9.0 (+9.1%) |
| Utilities | 98 | 111 | +13.0 (+13.3%) |
| Miscellaneous | 104 | 115 | +11.0 (+10.6%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,310 / $6,210
Austin / Miami
Couple
$8,810 / $10,310
Austin / Miami
Family
$12,430 / $14,530
Austin / Miami
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.