Cost of living compared
On a $200,000 salary, Dallas leaves you about $297 more a month than Austin after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $20.2K more saved.
| Austin, TX | Dallas, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $12,411 | $12,411 |
| Federal income tax | $3,061 | $3,061 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Rent (median) | $1,655 | $1,403 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,515 | $1,470 |
| Left over each month | $8,655 | $8,952 |
| Savings after 5 years | $636,631 | $656,817 |
| Austin | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 101 | 98 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 35 | 35 |
| Average summer high | 97°F | 95°F |
| Average winter low | 39°F | 34°F |
| Rainy days a year | 94 | 96 |
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