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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

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

Moving from New York City, USA to Austin, Texas, USA? A $85,000 net salary in New York City, USA requires $61,200 in Austin, Texas, USA (28.0% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (New York City, USA)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 100
Equivalent Needed in Austin, Texas, USA
$61,200 / yr
COLI Index: 72 (-28.0%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$1,983 / mo
Purchasing power gain

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

Expense Category (Weight) New York City, USA Austin, Texas, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)10072-28.0%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)10064-36.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)10076-24.0%
Transportation & Transit (15%)10075-25.0%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)10082-18.0%