salaryAustin is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$169
👥 People living there
979,539
226,165
Commute to work
23.7 min
29 min
College degree
59.6%
22.1%
Own their home
43.4%
46.6%
Below poverty line
12%
17%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Hialeah for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $63,272 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $59,958 in Hialeah, 68% more in Austin.