Median rent is 1% lower in Pompano Beach ($1,636/mo vs $1,655/mo). Buying is cheaper in Pompano Beach, where the median home runs $321,900 versus $512,700. Households earn more in Austin ($91,461 vs $63,832 a year). Taken together, Austin is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.8 against 111.9 — about 12% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Austin, TX.
Quick verdict
Austin is 12% cheaper overall
Cost index: 98.8 in Austin vs 111.9 in Pompano Beach (US average = 100)
City A
Austin, TX
City B
Pompano Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Pompano Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Austin, TX?
Equivalent salary in Pompano Beach, FL
$84,953
You'd need $9,953 more (13% higher).
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
Pompano Beach
Florida
👥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: $1,655/mo in Austin and $1,636/mo in Pompano Beach. Home buyers face a steeper market in Austin: the median home is $512,700 versus $321,900 in Pompano Beach — 37% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Florida; Pompano Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Austin
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Pompano Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Austin (avg AQI 47.0) but not yet for Pompano Beach.
Pick Austin if you prioritize lower overall cost of living (index 98.8 vs 111.9).
Pick Austin if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,461/yr).
Is Austin cheaper than Pompano Beach?
Austin is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.8 versus 111.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 12% lower in Austin.
How much is rent in Austin vs Pompano Beach?
Median rent is $1,655/mo in Austin, TX and $1,636/mo in Pompano Beach, FL. Pompano Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 1%.
Which has higher salaries — Austin or Pompano Beach?
Median household income is $91,461 in Austin, TX and $63,832 in Pompano Beach, FL. 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 Pompano Beach?
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Pompano Beach to match my Austin income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Austin, TX is equivalent to roughly $113,271 in Pompano Beach, FL (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