Austin, United States
+5% vs Austin avgEast Austin is a relatively affordable area in Austin, with a cost of living index of 68.0 — that is +5% compared to the Austin average. At #12 of 23, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,890/month, compared to a range of $1,350 in Pflugerville to $2,340 in West Lake Hills.
For a typical resident of East Austin, housing takes up roughly 47% 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 $75,600 before tax.
Salaries in East Austin reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 68.0:
After tax and deductions of 20.0% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $75,600 would be roughly $60,480/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $51,000 salary in East Austin, Austin (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in East Austin would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $51,000 |
| London | GBP | £43,890 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 255,193 |
| 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 East Austin, Austin to maintain your lifestyle.
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East Austin is near the city average for Austin. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in East Austin is above the Austin average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.