Austin, TX vs Georgetown, TX

Georgetown is moderately more affordable than Austin, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Austin scores 127 compared to 118 for Georgetown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Austin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austin is $1,655/month compared to $1,671/month in Georgetown — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Austin has cheaper rent, Georgetown actually has lower median home values ($398,600 vs $512,700).

Median household income in Austin is $91,461 compared to $91,857 in Georgetown (-0.4%). Georgetown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Austin spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Georgetown.