Median rent is 2% lower in Altamonte Springs ($1,624/mo vs $1,655/mo). Buying is cheaper in Altamonte Springs, where the median home runs $263,600 versus $512,700. Households earn more in Austin ($91,461 vs $64,106 a year).
City A
Altamonte Springs, FL
City B
Austin, TX
How much would you need to earn in Austin, TX to maintain your standard of living from Altamonte Springs, FL?
A cost-of-living index isn't available for one of these cities yet, so we can't compute an equivalent salary.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
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Altamonte Springs
Florida
Austin
Texas
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rents are similar in both cities: $1,624/mo in Altamonte Springs and $1,655/mo in Austin. Home buyers face a steeper market in Austin: the median home is $512,700 versus $263,600 in Altamonte Springs — 49% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.25% in Texas; Altamonte Springs has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Altamonte Springs
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Austin
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is available for Austin (avg AQI 47.0) but not yet for Altamonte Springs.
Pick Austin if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,461/yr).
Is Altamonte Springs cheaper than Austin?
Cost of living index data is not yet available for one or both cities.
How much is rent in Altamonte Springs vs Austin?
Median rent is $1,624/mo in Altamonte Springs, FL and $1,655/mo in Austin, TX. Altamonte Springs, FL has the lower rent by about 2%.
Which has higher salaries — Altamonte Springs or Austin?
Median household income is $64,106 in Altamonte Springs, FL and $91,461 in Austin, TX. Austin, TX has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Altamonte Springs or Austin?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Austin to match my Altamonte Springs income?
RPP data needed for salary equivalence calculation is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology