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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 14.8% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 23% (148.6 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $65,341 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Austin | New York vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 98.1 | +14.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.8 | +17.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 120.4 | +23.5% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 82.0 | +54.8% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 96.2 | +10.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 99.6 | +14.0% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Austin | $43,560 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Austin | $87,121 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Austin | $130,681 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.