Median rent is 17% lower in Austin ($1,655/mo vs $1,995/mo). Buying is cheaper in King of Prussia, where the median home runs $396,500 versus $512,700. Households earn more in King of Prussia ($111,600 vs $91,461 a year).
City A
Austin, TX
City B
King of Prussia, PA
How much would you need to earn in King of Prussia, PA to maintain your standard of living from Austin, TX?
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.
Metric
Austin
Texas
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
👥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 Austin at $1,655/mo compared to $1,995/mo in King of Prussia (17% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Austin: the median home is $512,700 versus $396,500 in King of Prussia — 23% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Texas has no state income tax, while Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% — giving Austin a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Pennsylvania; King of Prussia has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Austin
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
King of Prussia
Income tax: 3.07%
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Austin (avg AQI 47.0) but not yet for King of Prussia.
Pick King of Prussia if you prioritize higher median household income ($111,600/yr).
Pick Austin if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,655/mo median).
Pick Austin if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Austin cheaper than King of Prussia?
Cost of living index data is not yet available for one or both cities.
How much is rent in Austin vs King of Prussia?
Median rent is $1,655/mo in Austin, TX and $1,995/mo in King of Prussia, PA. Austin, TX has the lower rent by about 17%.
Which has higher salaries — Austin or King of Prussia?
Median household income is $91,461 in Austin, TX and $111,600 in King of Prussia, PA. King of Prussia, PA 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 King of Prussia?
Texas has no state income tax. Pennsylvania has a top rate of 3.07%.
What salary do I need in King of Prussia to match my Austin 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