Moving from San Antonio to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Antonio lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$78,100/year
▲ $3,100 more than you make now
| Category | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $78,100 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,796 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,842 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,132 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $63,329 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.6% in Austin
- Housing is +27.3% in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~74 miles
DIY Truck
$800
Container
$1,650
Full-Service
$2,500
Salary Equivalents: San Antonio to Austin
| Your San Antonio Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,554 | +$1,554 | $35,427 |
| $50,000 | $51,901 | +$1,901 | $43,741 |
| $60,000 | $62,249 | +$2,249 | $52,056 |
| $75,000 | $78,100 | +$3,100 | $63,329 |
| $100,000 | $104,000 | +$4,000 | $81,550 |
| $150,000 | $155,978 | +$5,978 | $117,364 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Antonio and Austin Compare
Housing (27% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $979/month in San Antonio. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $315,000 in San Antonio.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 3.6% higher than San Antonio, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Antonio: 94.7, Austin: 98.1.
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