Austin ranks 2nd of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,302 a month in essentials, 6% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $5,050 covers that 2.2×. 109.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 9 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 11°C, Aug 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,302 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,894 |
| Groceries | $237 |
| Dining out | $428 |
| Utilities | $294 |
| Local transport | $41 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,302 |
| Avg net salary | $5,050 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,617 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,759 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Austin, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $85.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.47 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $7.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.60 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.05 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.77 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.38 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.48 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.19 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.45 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.94 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.53 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.44 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.94 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.14 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.50 |
| Monthly transit pass | $41.25 |
| Taxi start | $2.75 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.62 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $222.95 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $71.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $56.87 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $57.74 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Austin has 109.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 2nd-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Austin runs 2 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.9°C | 8°C | 66% | 50% | 57 mm |
| Feb | 12.9°C | 10.4°C | 69% | 58% | 48 mm |
| Mar | 17.9°C | 16.7°C | 67% | 62% | 68 mm |
| Apr | 20.9°C | 20.6°C | 68% | 59% | 103 mm |
| May | 25°C | 26.9°C | 73% | 63% | 150 mm |
| Jun | 28.6°C | 31.9°C | 69% | 50% | 77 mm |
| Jul | 30.3°C | 33.5°C | 63% | 51% | 50 mm |
| Aug | 30.5°C | 33.7°C | 61% | 48% | 94 mm |
| Sep | 27.5°C | 30.1°C | 66% | 45% | 72 mm |
| Oct | 22.4°C | 22.6°C | 64% | 43% | 90 mm |
| Nov | 16.4°C | 15.2°C | 70% | 55% | 68 mm |
| Dec | 13.2°C | 11.1°C | 70% | 55% | 72 mm |
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