Cost of living compared
On a $80,000 salary, Austin leaves you about $450 more a month than Denver after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $31.8K more saved.
| Austin, TX | Denver, CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $5,426 | $5,151 |
| Federal income tax | $731 | $731 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $275 |
| Rent (median) | $1,655 | $1,770 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,515 | $1,575 |
| Left over each month | $1,670 | $1,220 |
| Savings after 5 years | $132,264 | $100,508 |
| Austin | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 101 | 105 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 35 | 50 |
| Average summer high | 97°F | 91°F |
| Average winter low | 39°F | 11°F |
| Rainy days a year | 94 | 80 |
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