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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

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