City comparison
New York vs Austin Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between New York (166.9) and Austin (116.9).
New York Index
166.9
Austin Index
116.9
New York Rent
$4,850
Austin Rent
$2,675
New York Home price
$787,000
Austin Home price
$484,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in New York to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Austin.
Equivalent salary in Austin
$100,160
Based on the relative overall cost of living between New York and Austin.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | New York | Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 245 | 146 | -99.0 (-40.4%) |
| Groceries | 138 | 103 | -35.0 (-25.4%) |
| Transportation | 121 | 102 | -19.0 (-15.7%) |
| Healthcare | 117 | 99 | -18.0 (-15.4%) |
| Utilities | 112 | 98 | -14.0 (-12.5%) |
| Miscellaneous | 134 | 104 | -30.0 (-22.4%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$8,110 / $5,310
New York / Austin
Couple
$13,620 / $8,810
New York / Austin
Family
$19,870 / $12,430
New York / Austin
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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.