Austin vs New York: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Austin's homes carry a median value of $461,500, which is 37% lower than the $732,100 median value in New York.

On median household income, Austin posts $86,556 while New York posts $76,607.

Renters pay a median $1,549 in Austin versus $1,714 in New York.

FEMA's National Risk Index puts both cities at "Relatively High" for overall natural-hazard risk.

Metric	Austin, TX	New York, NY
Population	958,202	8,622,467
Median home value	$461,500	$732,100
Median household income	$86,556	$76,607
Median gross rent	$1,549	$1,714
Climate risk (FEMA)	Relatively High	Relatively High

Housing is cheaper across the board in Austin, TX compared with New York, NY: lower home values, lower rent. Other cost-of-living factors aren't reflected here.

Moving between Austin and New York

Austin and New York are 1,512 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Austin → New York	New York → Austin
Median rent	+$165/mo (+11%)	−$165/mo (−10%)
Median home value	+$270,600 (+59%)	−$270,600 (−37%)
Median household income	−$9,949 (−11%)	+$9,949 (+13%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$1,916 – $3,058
2-3 bedroom	$4,267 – $6,748
4+ bedroom house	$7,047 – $11,097

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Austin, TX New York, NY

1,739 miles estimated driving distance · 29 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$2,238 – $2,850

Includes an estimated $609 in fuel (174 gal at ~10 mpg) over 4 driving days.

Professional Movers

$7,965 – $14,846

Full-service crew, loading and unloading included.

Estimates based on typical rental-truck, fuel, and professional-mover industry rates; actual quotes vary by carrier, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.