salaryAustin is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$96
👥 People living there
979,539
681,294
Commute to work
23.7 min
30 min
College degree
59.6%
64.2%
Own their home
43.4%
41.5%
Below poverty line
12%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $46,040 | +69% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $156,460 | +33% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $79,470 | +30% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $195,190 | +27% in Washington |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $75,930 | +26% in Washington |
| Accountant | $83,120 | $102,140 | +23% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $127,040 | +21% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $60,800 | +21% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Washington cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $66,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Washington?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $118,495 in Washington, 15% more in Washington.