City comparison
Austin vs New York Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Austin (116.9) and New York (166.9).
Austin Index
116.9
New York Index
166.9
Austin Rent
$2,675
New York Rent
$4,850
Austin Home price
$484,000
New York Home price
$787,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Austin to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in New York.
Equivalent salary in New York
$134,205
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Austin and New York.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Austin | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 146 | 245 | +99.0 (+67.8%) |
| Groceries | 103 | 138 | +35.0 (+34.0%) |
| Transportation | 102 | 121 | +19.0 (+18.6%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 117 | +18.0 (+18.2%) |
| Utilities | 98 | 112 | +14.0 (+14.3%) |
| Miscellaneous | 104 | 134 | +30.0 (+28.8%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,310 / $8,110
Austin / New York
Couple
$8,810 / $13,620
Austin / New York
Family
$12,430 / $19,870
Austin / New York
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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.