City Dashboard
Austin, TX
Complete financial data dashboard — cost of living, mortgage calculator, salary comparisons, and tax details.Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 · FRED
Cost Index
137
Very Expensive
Median Home Value
$456,700
National: $721,342
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
National: $2,001/mo
Household Income
$86,530
National: $81,205
Population
964,177
Purchasing Power
78
100 = national baseline
Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing Cost Index
63 / 100
100 = national average
Rent Index
142 / 100
Overall Index
137
Very Expensive
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Salary & Purchasing Power
Median household income is $86,530 — 7% above the national average.
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Property Tax in Austin, TX
Est. Annual Property Tax
$7,307
Monthly Impact
$609
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.60%
National avg: ~1.00%
Texas Tax Overview
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Austin, TX
Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)
Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Rent Prices