Austin

Austin is the 59. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 199 for one adult.

Most of that goes on housing, which runs 18% above the median city and adds $ 188 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 295, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 1 165. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants.

Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is clothing, 43% below the median: jeans (levis or similar) $ 55, summer dress (chain store) $ 38.