Moving from Nashville to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Nashville lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$76,605/year
▲ $1,605 more than you make now
| Category | Nashville | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $76,605 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,467 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,750 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,111 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $62,278 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +1.8% in Austin
- Housing is +15.1% in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~753 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Nashville to Austin
| Your Nashville Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,775 | +$775 | $34,801 |
| $50,000 | $50,944 | +$944 | $42,972 |
| $60,000 | $61,173 | +$1,173 | $51,191 |
| $75,000 | $76,605 | +$1,605 | $62,278 |
| $100,000 | $102,025 | +$2,025 | $80,161 |
| $150,000 | $153,048 | +$3,048 | $115,361 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Nashville and Austin Compare
Housing (15% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $1,500/month in Nashville. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $460,000 in Nashville.
Taxes
Tennessee has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 1.8% higher than Nashville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Nashville: 96.3, Austin: 98.1.
Plan Your Move
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