Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 3.4% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 3% (123.4 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $72,521 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Austin | Orlando vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 98.1 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 120.4 | +2.5% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 82.0 | +6.3% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 96.2 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 99.6 | +1.8% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Austin | $48,347 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Austin | $96,695 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Austin | $145,042 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.