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Austin vs Beaumont
Austin and Beaumont
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Beaumont are above the US rate in this release, 10.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Austin to Beaumont
In 2022-2023, 89 households filed a move from Austin to Beaumont (about 144 people, average adjusted gross income $62,449). 226 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,221 in Austin and $949 in Beaumont. Austin has no state tax on wages. Beaumont has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Beaumont is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 104% in Austin.
Beaumont averages 223 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 47°F. Austin is 228 sunny days, 97°F in July, 43°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Beaumont and 27 in Austin.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 89 households moved Austin → Beaumont (about 144 people, average AGI $62,449). 226 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Austin and Beaumont changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 248 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,350
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Beaumont cheaper than Austin after tax and rent?
Yes. Beaumont leaves about $403 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,221 in Austin and $949 in Beaumont.
Does Beaumont have state income tax?
Beaumont is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Austin to Beaumont?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.