Moving to Austin, TX
City Overview
Cost of Living
101
Avg Temperature
58°–80°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
979K
Live music, breakfast tacos, and a fiercely independent streak make Austin feel unlike anywhere else in Texas. The tech boom has transformed the city, but the creative, outdoorsy spirit remains strong.
Average Moving Costs to Austin
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,511 mi | $2,985–$4,690 | $1,642–$2,899 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,225 mi | $2,757–$4,335 | $1,481–$2,697 |
| Chicago, IL | 980 mi | $2,566–$4,039 | $1,342–$2,526 |
| Houston, TX | 146 mi | $2,061–$3,225 | $869–$1,940 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 868 mi | $2,489–$3,919 | $1,279–$2,448 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,435 mi | $2,830–$4,469 | $1,599–$2,846 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | $1,250–$2,156 | $226–$632 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,155 mi | $2,706–$4,257 | $1,441–$2,649 |
| Dallas, TX | 182 mi | $2,098–$3,280 | $890–$1,965 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,465 mi | $2,956–$4,644 | $1,616–$2,867 |
Neighborhoods in Austin
South Congress
A popular neighborhood in Austin, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
East Austin
A popular neighborhood in Austin, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Mueller
A popular neighborhood in Austin, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Hyde Park
A popular neighborhood in Austin, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Zilker
A popular neighborhood in Austin, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Austin
Cost of Living Index
1% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,550/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,950/mo
Moving to Austin from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,511 miles
Full-Service
$2,985–$4,690
From Los Angeles, CA
1,225 miles
Full-Service
$2,757–$4,335
From Chicago, IL
980 miles
Full-Service
$2,566–$4,039
From Houston, TX
146 miles
Full-Service
$2,061–$3,225
From Phoenix, AZ
868 miles
Full-Service
$2,489–$3,919
From Philadelphia, PA
1,435 miles
Full-Service
$2,830–$4,469
From San Antonio, TX
74 miles
Full-Service
$1,250–$2,156
From San Diego, CA
1,155 miles
Full-Service
$2,706–$4,257
From Dallas, TX
182 miles
Full-Service
$2,098–$3,280
From San Jose, CA
1,465 miles
Full-Service
$2,956–$4,644
From Jacksonville, FL
959 miles
Full-Service
$2,526–$3,982
From Fort Worth, TX
174 miles
Full-Service
$2,080–$3,256