Austin, United States
+18% vs Austin avgBarton Hills is a moderately-priced area within Austin, with a cost of living index of 76.5 — that is +18% compared to the Austin average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 23 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $2,124/month, compared to a range of $1,350 in Pflugerville to $2,340 in West Lake Hills.
For a typical resident of Barton Hills, housing takes up roughly 53% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $84,960 before tax.
Salaries in Barton Hills reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 76.5:
After tax and deductions of 21.0% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $84,960 would be roughly $67,118/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $57,375 salary in Barton Hills, Austin (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Barton Hills would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $57,375 |
| London | GBP | £49,376 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 287,092 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lake Hills | 84.2 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Downtown | 81.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Clarksville | 81.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Zilker | 79.1 | 1.22x | +22% |
| South Congress (SoCo) | 76.5 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Barton Hills, Austin to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Barton Hills is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Austin. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Barton Hills is above the Austin average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% compared to the city baseline.