Moving from Phoenix to Austin?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Austin, you'd need to earn:
$71,225/year
▼ $3,775 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,225 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,284 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,416 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,033 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $58,493 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.0% in Austin
- Housing is -0.7% in Austin
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,875/year in taxes in Austin
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~868 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Austin
| Your Phoenix Salary | Austin Equivalent | Difference | Austin Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,986 | -$2,014 | $32,560 |
| $50,000 | $47,483 | -$2,517 | $40,191 |
| $60,000 | $56,980 | -$3,020 | $47,822 |
| $75,000 | $71,225 | -$3,775 | $58,493 |
| $100,000 | $94,966 | -$5,034 | $75,195 |
| $150,000 | $142,449 | -$7,551 | $108,117 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Austin Compare
Housing (1% cheaper in Austin)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Austin rents for $1,549/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $400,000 in Austin vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Austin would save you about $1,875/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Austin's overall cost of living is 5.0% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Austin: 98.1.
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