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Austin vs London

Austin runs about 21% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

The skyline of Austin, the capital city of Texas. With a population of 961,855, it's the 13th-most populous city in the U.S.
Austin
$3,356/month · United States
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Austin monthly
$3,356
Index 53 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+21%
London relative to Austin
Rent gap
$1,157
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AustinLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Austin $1,443, London $2,600. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Food
    Food: Austin $755, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Austin $114, London $282. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Austin $235, London $267. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Austin $513, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Austin $154, London $169. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Other
    Other: Austin $142, London $107. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAustinLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,356 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)53✓63
Housing1,443 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities235 USD✓267 USD
Food755 USD617 USD✓
Transport114 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare513 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle154 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,575 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.1%✓28.6%
Left over each month3,219 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary4,700 USD✓3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,443 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,623 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10066/100✓
Healthcare78/10084/100✓
Air quality70/100✓60/100
Public transport32/10092/100✓
Walkability45/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife82/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband280 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature21°C12°C✓
Summer high35°C23°C✓
Winter low4°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall870 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyUSDGBP
Time zoneAmerica/ChicagoEurope/London

Austin runs about 21% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Austin or London cheaper?

Austin runs about 21% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Austin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,575 a month in Austin and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Austin or London?

Austin scores 62/100 on safety and 78/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Austin averages 21°C against 12°C in London.