Washington vs Austin

Cost of living from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV to Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,027 vs $1,726. Median home value is $579,900 vs $465,000. Median household income is $126,684 vs $100,431. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 108.9 vs 98.1 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $81,058 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.