Cost of Living in Austin, TX
Population: 967,862 | Texas
127
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Austin is 27% more expensive than the national average.
125
Housing
168
Home Values
98
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $91,461
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +22%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,655/mo
- Median Home Value
- $512,700
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,747/mo
Everyday Prices in Austin
BLS Average Prices for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.32
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
⚡
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US