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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from Austin, Texas, USA to New York City, USA

Moving from Austin, Texas, USA to New York City, USA? A $85,000 net salary in Austin, Texas, USA requires $118,056 in New York City, USA (38.9% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (Austin, Texas, USA)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 72
Equivalent Needed in New York City, USA
$118,056 / yr
COLI Index: 100 (+38.9%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$2,755 / mo
Additional cost required

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) Austin, Texas, USA New York City, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)72100+38.9%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)64100+56.2%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)76100+31.6%
Transportation & Transit (15%)75100+33.3%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)82100+22.0%