Moving from San Jose to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Jose lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$61,173/year
▼ $13,827 less than you make now
| Category | San Jose | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $61,173 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,302 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,793 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$887 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $51,191 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -11.1% in Austin
- Housing is -43.2% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,517/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,465 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: San Jose to Austin
| Your San Jose Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,196 | -$5,804 | $29,515 |
| $50,000 | $42,391 | -$7,609 | $36,100 |
| $60,000 | $50,526 | -$9,474 | $42,636 |
| $75,000 | $61,173 | -$13,827 | $51,191 |
| $100,000 | $80,134 | -$19,866 | $64,760 |
| $150,000 | $117,936 | -$32,064 | $91,354 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Jose and Austin Compare
Housing (43% cheaper in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $2,559/month in San Jose. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $1,626,000 in San Jose.
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 11.1% lower than San Jose, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Jose: 110.4, Austin: 98.1.
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