Moving from St. Louis to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$72,837/year
▼ $2,163 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,837 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,638 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,516 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,056 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $59,627 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +3.2% in Austin
- Housing is +52.4% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~719 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Austin
| Your St. Louis Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,161 | -$839 | $33,504 |
| $50,000 | $48,851 | -$1,149 | $41,290 |
| $60,000 | $58,600 | -$1,400 | $49,124 |
| $75,000 | $72,837 | -$2,163 | $59,627 |
| $100,000 | $96,881 | -$3,119 | $76,542 |
| $150,000 | $144,853 | -$5,147 | $109,760 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Austin Compare
Housing (52% more expensive in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 3.2% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Austin: 98.1.
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