Austin, United States
-15% vs Austin avgSt. Elmo is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Austin, with a cost of living index of 55.1 — that is -15% compared to the Austin average. Ranked #18 of 23, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,530/month, compared to a range of $1,350 in Pflugerville to $2,340 in West Lake Hills.
For a typical resident of St. Elmo, housing takes up roughly 38% 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 $61,200 before tax.
Salaries in St. Elmo reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 55.1:
After tax and deductions of 19.1% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $61,200 would be roughly $49,511/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $41,325 salary in St. Elmo, Austin (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in St. Elmo would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $41,325 |
| London | GBP | £35,564 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 206,781 |
| 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% |
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St. Elmo is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Austin. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 23 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in St. Elmo is below the Austin average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.