Median rent is 18% lower in Concord ($1,360/mo vs $1,655/mo). Buying is cheaper in Concord, where the median home runs $323,700 versus $512,700. Households earn more in Austin ($91,461 vs $83,701 a year). Taken together, Concord is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 96.8 against 98.8 — about 2% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Austin, TX.
Quick verdict
Concord is 2% cheaper overall
Cost index: 96.8 in Concord vs 98.8 in Austin (US average = 100)
City A
Austin, TX
City B
Concord, NH
How much would you need to earn in Concord, NH to maintain your standard of living from Austin, TX?
Equivalent salary in Concord, NH
$73,464
You could earn $1,536 less (2% lower) and break even.
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.
Metric
Austin
Texas
Concord
New Hampshire
👥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 rent is modestly lower in Concord at $1,360/mo compared to $1,655/mo in Austin (18% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Austin: the median home is $512,700 versus $323,700 in Concord — 37% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and New Hampshire have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 0.00% in New Hampshire; Concord has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Austin
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Concord
Income tax: None
Sales tax: None
Air quality data is available for Austin (avg AQI 47.0) but not yet for Concord.
Pick Austin if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,461/yr).
Pick Concord if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,360/mo median).
Is Austin cheaper than Concord?
Concord is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 96.8 versus 98.8 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 2% lower in Concord.
How much is rent in Austin vs Concord?
Median rent is $1,655/mo in Austin, TX and $1,360/mo in Concord, NH. Concord, NH has the lower rent by about 18%.
Which has higher salaries — Austin or Concord?
Median household income is $91,461 in Austin, TX and $83,701 in Concord, NH. 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 — Austin or Concord?
Both Texas and New Hampshire have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Concord to match my Austin income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Austin, TX is equivalent to roughly $97,953 in Concord, NH (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology