Moving from Washington DC to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Washington DC lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$67,572/year
▼ $7,428 less than you make now
| Category | Washington DC | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $67,572 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,480 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,189 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$980 |
| State Tax | -$4,775 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,374 | $55,923 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -9.9% in Austin
- Housing is -20.3% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $4,775/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,316 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Washington DC to Austin
| Your Washington DC Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,038 | -$3,962 | $30,995 |
| $50,000 | $45,048 | -$4,952 | $38,235 |
| $60,000 | $54,058 | -$5,942 | $45,474 |
| $75,000 | $67,572 | -$7,428 | $55,923 |
| $100,000 | $90,096 | -$9,904 | $71,769 |
| $150,000 | $135,144 | -$14,856 | $103,124 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Washington DC and Austin Compare
Housing (20% cheaper in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $2,150/month in Washington DC. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $620,000 in Washington DC.
Taxes
District of Columbia has a progressive state income tax from 4.0% to 10.8%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $4,775/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 9.9% lower than Washington DC, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Washington DC: 108.9, Austin: 98.1.
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