Verdict: Austin is 7% cheaper — saving you $199/month ($2,388/year)
Austin ($2,726/mo)
Toronto ($2,925/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1700
$1800
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1200
$1300
Cheap Meal
$15
$16
Mid-Range Meal
$38
$40
Transit Pass
$41
$110
Utilities
$130
$130
Internet
$55
$55
Groceries
$350
$350
CategoryAustinTorontoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1700$1800$-100
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1200$1300$-100
Cheap Meal$15$16$-1
Mid-Range Meal$38$40$-2
Transit Pass$41$110$-69
Utilities$130$130
Internet$55$55
Groceries$350$350
Total Estimated$2,726$2,925$199 (7%)

Safety Index

Austin: 55/100

Toronto: 75/100

Average Monthly Salary

Austin: $4,800

Toronto: $3,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin cheaper than Toronto?

Austin is approximately 7% cheaper.Austin costs around $2,726/month vs Toronto at $2,925/month. That is a saving of $199/month ($2,388/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Austin or Toronto?

Austin has cheaper rent.Austin charges $1700/month for a city-center 1BR, while Toronto is $1800/month.

Which city is safer — Austin or Toronto?

Toronto is safer, with a safety index of 75/100 vs 55/100.