City Intelligence
Austin, TX
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Austin.
COL Index
119
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,900
Home price
$540,000
Population
978,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Austin.
Affordability
21/100
Weak
21
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
52/100
Moderate
52
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Austin
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $284,400 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $214,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $214,200 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $208,300 | 100 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $196,400 | 97 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $190,400 | 95 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $190,400 | 95 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $172,600 | 88 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $166,600 | 85 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $166,600 | 85 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Austin has the local purchasing power of approximately $84,000 in a national-average city.