Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 4.6% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 6% (113.1 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $71,718 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Austin | Philadelphia vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 98.1 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.8 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 120.4 | -6.0% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 82.0 | +39.4% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 96.2 | +7.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 99.6 | +6.9% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Austin | $47,812 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Austin | $95,624 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Austin | $143,436 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.