Moving from Fresno to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Fresno lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$72,021/year
▼ $2,979 less than you make now
| Category | Fresno | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,021 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,459 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,465 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,044 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $59,053 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.0% in Austin
- Housing is +14.7% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,517/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,343 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Fresno to Austin
| Your Fresno Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,411 | -$1,589 | $32,902 |
| $50,000 | $48,014 | -$1,986 | $40,618 |
| $60,000 | $57,617 | -$2,383 | $48,334 |
| $75,000 | $72,021 | -$2,979 | $59,053 |
| $100,000 | $96,028 | -$3,972 | $75,942 |
| $150,000 | $144,042 | -$5,958 | $109,206 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Fresno and Austin Compare
Housing (15% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $1,300/month in Fresno. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $395,000 in Fresno.
Taxes
California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $3,517/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 4.0% lower than Fresno, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Fresno: 102.2, Austin: 98.1.
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