City vs city
Honolulu vs Austin
$100,000 in Honolulu buys a lifestyle closer to $66,000 in Austin, because Austin's cost-of-living index is 119 versus 179.
Honolulu
Groceries, energy, and shipping inflate everyday costs. High salaries still feel tight.
- COL index
- 179
- Typical 1-bed
- $2,200/mo
- Comfortable salary
- $152,000
- $100k take-home
- $73,110
Austin
No state income tax. Rents fell from the 2022 peak but remain above most Texas metros.
- COL index
- 119
- Typical 1-bed
- $1,650/mo
- Comfortable salary
- $101,000
- $100k take-home
- $79,180
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