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Average Monthly Rent Comparison
A visual comparison of average monthly rental costs between Austin and New York City.
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I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City ...
Growing up in a nearby suburb from ages 2 to 10, my family took me into the big city every month or so. Even then, I knew it was eventually where I wanted to live. By 2006, we had moved to a Texas suburb outside Dallas, still visiting the Big Apple multiple times each year. In 2013, I moved to Austin for college and remained there until I relocated to NYC in 2019 to pursue a career in media. Cut to 2026 my life in New York has been more exciting than I imagined. I've found that my new city is a better fit for my lifestyle than Austin was.
I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City ...
The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019. I visited New York City probably 100 times before moving here. Growing up in a nearby suburb from ages 2 to 10, my family took me into the big city every month or so. Even then, I knew it was eventually where I wanted to live. By 2006, we had moved to a Texas suburb outside Dallas, still visiting the Big Apple multiple times each year. In 2013, I moved to Austin for college and remained there until I relocated to NYC in 2019 to pursue a career in media. Cut to 2026 — my life in New York has been more exciting than I imagined. I’ve found that my new city is a better fit for my lifestyle than Austin was. I lived in Austin for six years before moving across the country, and I loved it. The reporter enjoying a sunny day in Austin with her pug. Until I moved to New York City, Austin was my favorite place I had ever lived. I was close to my family and had an easy time making friends. Plus, it’s where my perfect pug lives with my mom. The outdoor scene in Austin was inclusive and exciting. With free hiking trails in the hills and paths to stroll next to the Colorado River, there were plenty of things to do in nature. When I went out at night, the drinks were cheap, and live music was never too hard to find. But living in New York has made me realize I don’t want to move back to Texas, even if the rent is cheaper. The reporter’s first apartment building in NYC. For a studio apartment in Austin in 2016, I paid $850 a month in rent. I paid the same price for my first apartment in NYC in 2019 — except I lived in a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment shared with strangers. Since moving to New York, I’ve lived in six apartments, ranging from $1,650 to $3,000 monthly for one-bedroom units. According to Zillow, the average rent in Austin is $1,900, while in NYC it’s $3,606. Nowadays, I share a $3,000-a-month, one-bedroom apartment with my partner in Brooklyn. Since moving to New York, I’ve lived in Brooklyn and Queens. The reporter’s neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens. I spent five years living in Brooklyn before moving to Queens in 2024. I moved back to Brooklyn in 2026. It’s worth noting that I’ve never lived in Manhattan. I don’t drive, which makes life in Austin harder and life in New York City easier. The reporter’s daily train while living in Brooklyn. I’m not a fan of cars. The thought of driving a vehicle makes me think about the possibility of hurting myself or someone else, so I ...
Why I'll Never Move Back to Austin After Moving to New York City ...
I moved to New York City from Texas in 2019 and am certain I'm here to stay. The energy of NYC is better suited to my lifestyle than my laid-back memories of Austin.
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