salaryAustin is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$157
👥 People living there
979,539
209,978
Commute to work
23.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
59.6%
35.7%
Own their home
43.4%
46.2%
Below poverty line
12%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Yonkers for cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $66,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $90,108 in Yonkers, 12% more in Austin.