salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$139
👥 People living there
979,539
219,187
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
59.6%
31.4%
Own their home
43.4%
50.5%
Below poverty line
12%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Austin and Spring Valley cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 26% more in Austin.