Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 1.4% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 10% (120.4 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $76,084 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Jacksonville | Austin vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 99.5 | -1.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 109.8 | +9.6% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 87.5 | -6.3% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.9 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 99.6 | +0.0% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Jacksonville | $50,723 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Jacksonville | $101,446 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Jacksonville | $152,169 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.