Cities Similar to Austin, TX
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Austin, TX
1. Phoenix, AZ
1,608,139 people · Southwest
COL Index
103.2
Home value
$414K
Rent estimate
$1,510/mo
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Compare →2. Mesa, AZ
504,258 people · Southwest
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$395K
Rent estimate
$1,535/mo
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Compare →3. Plano, TX
285,494 people · Southwest
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$496K
Rent estimate
$2,000/mo
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Compare →4. Dallas, TX
1,304,379 people · Southwest
COL Index
101.0
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$1,505/mo
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Compare →5. Gilbert, AZ
267,918 people · Southwest
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$541K
Rent estimate
$1,950/mo
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Compare →6. Chandler, AZ
275,987 people · Southwest
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$472K
Rent estimate
$1,930/mo
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Compare →7. Albuquerque, NM
564,559 people · Southwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$337K
Rent estimate
$1,205/mo
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Compare →8. Tucson, AZ
548,073 people · Southwest
COL Index
98.0
Home value
$327K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
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Compare →9. Fort Worth, TX
918,915 people · Southwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$263K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
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Compare →10. Glendale, AZ
248,325 people · Southwest
COL Index
101.0
Home value
$398K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Austin
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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