Moving from Boston, MA to Austin, TX
Straight-line distance: 1,695 miles.
| Home size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom | $2,094 – $3,348 |
| 2-3 bedroom | $4,604 – $7,296 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $7,557 – $11,928 |
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.
How Austin compares to Boston
On median home value, Boston comes in at $684,900 — 48% higher than Austin, where the median is $461,500.
Typical households bring in $89,212 a year in Boston, versus $86,556 in Austin.
Median rent is $1,981 in Boston, compared with $1,549 in Austin.
Boston carries FEMA's Relatively Moderate hazard rating, compared with Relatively High for Austin.
Austin, TX beats Boston, MA on both housing metrics we track — home value and rent — though this doesn't capture the full cost of living.
| Metric | Boston, MA | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 665,945 | 958,202 |
| Median home value | $684,900 | $461,500 |
| Median household income | $89,212 | $86,556 |
| Median gross rent | $1,981 | $1,549 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively Moderate | Relatively High |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.