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What is your paycheck really worth?

Compare the true cost of living between US metros — salary equivalence, taxes, housing, insurance, fuel, utilities, climate, crime, recreation and more.

To live the same in Austin, TX you'd need about $68,854

Annual cost breakdown

Category San Francisco, CA Austin, TX Difference

Livability score

San Francisco, CA
35
Austin, TX
70

Weighted 0–100 across affordability, housing, taxes, safety, climate, recreation and permit-friendliness.

Explore metros (200 covered)

Showing the 60 largest — all 200 are in the sitemap and rankings.

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