salaryAustin is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$113
👥 People living there
979,539
718,877
Commute to work
23.7 min
24.9 min
College degree
59.6%
56.5%
Own their home
43.4%
48.8%
Below poverty line
12%
11.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $87,980 | +50% in Denver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $39,650 | +45% in Denver |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $64,910 | +29% in Denver |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $49,110 | +27% in Denver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $76,910 | +26% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $101,970 | +24% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $99,040 | +23% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $127,880 | +22% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Denver cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $64,721 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Denver?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $102,153 in Denver, 1% more in Denver.