Austin-Round Rock, TX Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Austin-Round Rock, TX metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Austin-Round Rock
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Austin-Round Rock, TX metropolitan area run 3.5% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 103.5 on a base of 100). That puts Austin-Round Rock close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Texas household — see the Texas state report.
Other Texas metros
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX RPP 101.0 C
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX RPP 97.0 C+
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX RPP 95.5 C+
- Tyler, TX RPP 90.0 B
- Brownsville-Harlingen, TX RPP 85.0 B+
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX RPP 85.0 B+
- El Paso, TX RPP 88.0 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Austin-Round Rock, TX?
The Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 103.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 3.5% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Austin-Round Rock an affordable place to live?
Austin-Round Rock, TX has an InflationRank score of 70/100 (grade C-), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 103.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Austin-Round Rock compare to other cities for cost of living?
Austin-Round Rock, TX has a cost-of-living index of 103.5 (U.S.=100), 3.5% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Providence-Warwick, RI (RPP 103.0), Manchester-Nashua, NH (RPP 103.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →