Tech IndustryDec 20, 2023
Newzigzagbi

Move to Austin

Moving to Austin for a new job with my wife. Planning to rent a 2bd 2bt apartment (~ $1800 a month) Is $140k TC good enough to live in Austin?

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BARD. Dec 20, 2023

Yes, be frugal tho.

Microsoft wHNu56 Dec 20, 2023

That's Seattle price , is it a luxury apartment?

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zigzagbi OP Dec 20, 2023

I’d say above average not super luxurious

Atlassian asinine Dec 25, 2023

This is actually super affordable for Austin! Usually 2b2b is like $2100/2400+

Carvana mastad Dec 20, 2023

Yeah, you'll be fine

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jPsc7 Dec 20, 2023

Which area is the apartment in?

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zigzagbi OP Dec 20, 2023

North Austin

Okta ⠀Okta Dec 20, 2023

Yeah, you’ll be fine with 140k

Microsoft donjuanjac Dec 20, 2023

You be super fine and if ur frugal u can save a bit .. good luck my friend.. may new year bring u peace and happiness

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zigzagbi OP Dec 20, 2023

Thank you 🙏🏻

REI pqxb85 Dec 22, 2023

You’ll be fine, I pay $1600 a month here. Austin is so boring you wont spend any money

Microsoft donjuanjac Dec 22, 2023

Are u Desi .. ??

REI pqxb85 Dec 22, 2023

Nah, I’m East Asian lol

Atlassian asinine Dec 25, 2023

$140K with an apartment for $1800 is great! You’ll be able to enjoy experiences in Austin for sure.

Indeed inwhat? Dec 25, 2023

It's definitely doable. Make sure you've got an extra large emergency fund to help with the transition.

WP Engine mentoct0 Dec 25, 2023

I live in Austin as our sole income with 4 kids w/ 144k TC (not counting stock). My mortgage is $2400, you’ll be fine lol.