Moving from Indianapolis to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Indianapolis lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$76,884/year
▲ $1,884 more than you make now
| Category | Indianapolis | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,884 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,528 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,767 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,115 |
| State Tax | -$2,250 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $58,899 | $62,474 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +2.5% in Austin
- Housing is +35.4% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $2,250/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~926 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Indianapolis to Austin
| Your Indianapolis Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,005 | +$1,005 | $34,986 |
| $50,000 | $51,256 | +$1,256 | $43,223 |
| $60,000 | $61,507 | +$1,507 | $51,459 |
| $75,000 | $76,884 | +$1,884 | $62,474 |
| $100,000 | $102,512 | +$2,512 | $80,503 |
| $150,000 | $153,768 | +$3,768 | $115,853 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Indianapolis and Austin Compare
Housing (35% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $1,020/month in Indianapolis. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $224,000 in Indianapolis.
Taxes
Indiana has a flat 3.0% state income tax. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $2,250/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 2.5% higher than Indianapolis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Indianapolis: 95.7, Austin: 98.1.
Plan Your Move
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