Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Austin leaves you about $235 more a month than Raleigh after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $18K more saved.
| Raleigh, NC | Austin, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,000 | $9,483 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $482 | $0 |
| Rent (median) | $1,468 | $1,655 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,455 | $1,515 |
| Left over each month | $5,492 | $5,727 |
| Savings after 5 years | $405,403 | $423,375 |
| Raleigh | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 97 | 101 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 25 | 35 |
| Average summer high | 91°F | 97°F |
| Average winter low | 29°F | 39°F |
| Rainy days a year | 117 | 94 |
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