Moving from Boston to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$62,189/year
▼ $12,811 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $62,189 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,424 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,856 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$902 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $52,007 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -9.4% in Austin
- Housing is -18.9% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,750/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,694 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Austin
| Your Boston Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,777 | -$6,223 | $29,178 |
| $50,000 | $42,272 | -$7,728 | $36,004 |
| $60,000 | $50,765 | -$9,235 | $42,828 |
| $75,000 | $62,189 | -$12,811 | $52,007 |
| $100,000 | $83,065 | -$16,935 | $66,822 |
| $150,000 | $124,516 | -$25,484 | $95,860 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Austin Compare
Housing (19% cheaper in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $3,750/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 9.4% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Austin: 98.1.
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