Moving from El Paso to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your El Paso lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$82,945/year
▲ $7,945 more than you make now
| Category | El Paso | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $82,945 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,862 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,143 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,203 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $66,738 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +9.1% in Austin
- Housing is +54.4% in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~528 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: El Paso to Austin
| Your El Paso Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,887 | +$3,887 | $37,302 |
| $50,000 | $54,772 | +$4,772 | $46,048 |
| $60,000 | $66,017 | +$6,017 | $54,829 |
| $75,000 | $82,945 | +$7,945 | $66,738 |
| $100,000 | $110,221 | +$10,221 | $85,926 |
| $150,000 | $165,070 | +$15,070 | $123,578 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How El Paso and Austin Compare
Housing (54% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $950/month in El Paso. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $225,000 in El Paso.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 9.1% higher than El Paso, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).El Paso: 89.9, Austin: 98.1.
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