Moving from Austin to Denver?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Denver, you'd need to earn:
$87,252/year
▲ $12,252 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $87,252 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$10,809 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,410 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,265 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,839 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $65,929 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +7.8% in Denver
- Housing is +22.0% in Denver
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,300/year in taxes in Denver
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~772 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Denver
| Your Austin Salary | Denver Equivalent | Difference | Denver Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $45,861 | +$5,861 | $36,870 |
| $50,000 | $57,225 | +$7,225 | $45,501 |
| $60,000 | $69,426 | +$9,426 | $54,172 |
| $75,000 | $87,252 | +$12,252 | $65,929 |
| $100,000 | $116,022 | +$16,022 | $84,903 |
| $150,000 | $174,162 | +$24,162 | $122,130 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Denver Compare
Housing (22% more expensive in Denver)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Denver rents for $1,600/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $570,000 in Denver vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Denver would cost you about $3,300/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Denver's overall cost of living is 7.8% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Denver: 105.8.
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