Austin Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
65
Austin
vs
88
Boston
Austin is 23 pts cheaper
Rent
60
Austin
vs
90
Boston
Austin is 30 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
vs
92
Boston
Austin is 4 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Austin
vs
95
Boston
Austin is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
100
Austin
vs
85
Boston
Boston is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Austin
vs
110
Boston
Austin is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Boston to match a Austin salary
| Salary in Austin | Equivalent in Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $67,692 | $17,692 more |
| $75,000 | $101,538 | $26,538 more |
| $100,000 | $135,385 | $35,385 more |
| $125,000 | $169,231 | $44,231 more |
| $150,000 | $203,077 | $53,077 more |
| $200,000 | $270,769 | $70,769 more |
Austin vs Boston: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 23%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Austin has a rent index of 60, while Boston has 90.
Average Salaries: Austin: $4,500/month vs Boston: $5,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 5, while Boston wins 1.
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