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Austin vs Toronto

Austin and Toronto cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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
A south view of the Hockey Hall of Fame building, Toronto
Toronto
$3,435/month · Canada
DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Austin monthly
$3,356
Index 53 (NYC = 100)
Toronto monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+2%
Toronto relative to Austin
Rent gap
$507
Toronto costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AustinToronto
  • Housing
    Housing: Austin $1,443, Toronto $1,950. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Food
    Food: Austin $755, Toronto $764. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Austin $114, Toronto $207. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Austin $235, Toronto $227. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Austin $513, Toronto $9.10. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Austin $154, Toronto $168. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Other
    Other: Austin $142, Toronto $110. Cheaper in Toronto.
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

MetricAustinToronto
Cost
Total monthly cost3,356 USD✓3,435 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)53✓54
Housing1,443 USD✓1,950 USD
Utilities235 USD227 USD✓
Food755 USD✓764 USD
Transport114 USD✓207 USD
Healthcare513 USD9 USD✓
Lifestyle154 USD✓168 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,575 USD✓5,977 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.1%✓28.3%
Left over each month3,219 USD✓2,542 USD
Average local net salary4,700 USD✓3,400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,443 USD✓1,950 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,623 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓9,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10076/100✓
Healthcare78/10084/100✓
Air quality70/10072/100✓
Public transport32/10076/100✓
Walkability45/10078/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓98/100
Nightlife82/10082/100
Family friendliness74/10082/100✓
Median broadband280 Mbps✓190 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature21°C9°C✓
Summer high35°C27°C✓
Winter low4°C✓-8°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓2,050 h
Annual rainfall870 mm830 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyUSDCAD
Time zoneAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Toronto

Austin and Toronto cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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FAQ

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Is Austin or Toronto cheaper?

Austin and Toronto cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Toronto compared with Austin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,575 a month in Austin and $5,977 in Toronto, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Austin or Toronto?

Austin scores 62/100 on safety and 78/100 on healthcare; Toronto scores 76 and 84. Austin averages 21°C against 9°C in Toronto.