salaryAustin is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$139
👥 People living there
979,539
487,887
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
59.6%
42.7%
Own their home
43.4%
60.9%
Below poverty line
12%
9%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $46,230 | +70% in Colorado Springs |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $106,320 | -31% in Colorado Springs |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $128,740 | +23% in Colorado Springs |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $46,120 | +20% in Colorado Springs |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $57,430 | +14% in Colorado Springs |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $118,410 | +12% in Colorado Springs |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $90,210 | +12% in Colorado Springs |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $91,580 | +11% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,616 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 10% more in Austin.
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