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Austin, TX

Live music, tacos & tech — the remote worker's playground

2.3M metro
Population
$450K
Median Home
$1,650
Avg Rent
None
Income Tax

Austin blends creative energy with a booming tech scene. No state income tax, year-round sunshine, and a cost of living that (while rising) still beats the coasts. Remote workers get a walkable downtown, world-class food, and an outdoor lifestyle built around Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and miles of greenbelt trails.

Cost of living
Monthly costs in Austin
Estimated for a single remote worker · +8% vs national average
$1,650
Rent (1BR)
$380
Groceries
$165
Utilities
$140
Gas
$65
Internet
$250
Dining Out
$2,650/month estimated
No state income tax is the big win here. A $100K salary keeps the full $100K before federal taxes.
Neighborhoods
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East Austin

Creative & Trendy

East Austin is one of Austin's best neighborhoods for remote workers who want walkability, nightlife, and creative energy. It's the artsy heart of the...

Walk: 72 Avg: $520K 12 min to downtown
78% 22% STRs

South Congress (SoCo)

Iconic & Vibrant

South Congress is Austin's most iconic and walkable strip, ideal for remote workers who want to live in the center of Austin's culture. Expect vintage...

Walk: 81 Avg: $625K 8 min to downtown
65% 35% STRs

Mueller

Family-Friendly & Planned

Mueller is Austin's best neighborhood for families and community-seekers. This master-planned community on a former airport site offers great parks, a...

Walk: 65 Avg: $480K 15 min to downtown
95% 5% STRs

Zilker / Barton Hills

Outdoorsy & Central

Zilker and Barton Hills are Austin's top neighborhoods for outdoor enthusiasts. With Barton Springs, Zilker Park, and miles of greenbelt trails all wa...

Walk: 58 Avg: $750K 10 min to downtown
72% 28% STRs

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