Moving from Austin, TX to Boston, MA
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 Boston compares to Austin
On median home value, Austin comes in at $461,500 — 33% lower than Boston, where the median is $684,900.
Typical households bring in $86,556 a year in Austin, versus $89,212 in Boston.
Median rent is $1,549 in Austin, compared with $1,981 in Boston.
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 | Austin, TX | Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 958,202 | 665,945 |
| Median home value | $461,500 | $684,900 |
| Median household income | $86,556 | $89,212 |
| Median gross rent | $1,549 | $1,981 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Relatively Moderate |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.