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Austin vs New Braunfels

Two Texas cities 45 miles apart, side by side.

AustinNew Braunfels
Population967,86298,700
Median household income$91,461$88,257
Median home value$512,700$315,100
Median rent$1,655/mo$1,536/mo
Median age34.536.4
Homeownership44%65%
Property tax (effective)1.52%1.41%
Sales tax8.25%8.25%
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Is Austin or New Braunfels cheaper?

For housing, New Braunfels is cheaper: median home values are $512,700 in Austin and $315,100 in New Braunfels; median rents are $1,655 and $1,536.

Which has higher incomes, Austin or New Braunfels?

Austin: median household income is $91,461 in Austin and $88,257 in New Braunfels.

How far is Austin from New Braunfels?

About 45 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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