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:
$60,694/year
▼ $14,306 less than you make now
| Category | Washington DC | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $60,694 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,245 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,763 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$880 |
| State Tax | -$4,775 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $56,374 | $50,806 |
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 | $33,299 | -$6,701 | $28,794 |
| $50,000 | $41,613 | -$8,387 | $35,475 |
| $60,000 | $49,868 | -$10,132 | $42,107 |
| $75,000 | $60,694 | -$14,306 | $50,806 |
| $100,000 | $80,074 | -$19,926 | $64,718 |
| $150,000 | $118,893 | -$31,107 | $92,016 |
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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