New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Austin Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
65
Austin
Austin is 35 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
60
Austin
Austin is 40 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
88
Austin
Austin is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
85
Austin
Austin is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
100
Austin
Same cost
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
105
Austin
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Austin to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $32,500 | $17,500 less |
| $75,000 | $48,750 | $26,250 less |
| $100,000 | $65,000 | $35,000 less |
| $125,000 | $81,250 | $43,750 less |
| $150,000 | $97,500 | $52,500 less |
| $200,000 | $130,000 | $70,000 less |
New York City vs Austin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 35%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Austin has 60.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Austin: $4,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 1, while Austin wins 4.
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