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London vs Austin

Austin runs about 17% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

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
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Austin monthly
$3,356
Index 53 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-17%
Austin relative to London
Rent gap
$1,157
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonAustin
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Austin $1,443. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Austin $755. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Austin $114. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Austin $235. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Austin $513. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Austin $154. Cheaper in Austin.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Austin $142. 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

MetricLondonAustin
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,356 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6353✓
Housing2,600 USD1,443 USD✓
Utilities267 USD235 USD✓
Food617 USD✓755 USD
Transport282 USD114 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓513 USD
Lifestyle169 USD154 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,575 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%21.1%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD3,219 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD4,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,443 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,623 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓62/100
Healthcare84/100✓78/100
Air quality60/10070/100✓
Public transport92/100✓32/100
Walkability90/100✓45/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife94/100✓82/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps280 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓21°C
Summer high23°C✓35°C
Winter low3°C4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓870 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPUSD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Chicago

Austin runs about 17% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Austin cheaper?

Austin runs about 17% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 694 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Austin compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Austin?

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