Economic Outlook

Silicon Hills vs Silicon Valley

Warren Wales·2025-12-29

How does Austin's Silicon Hills stack up against Silicon Valley on cost of living and startup density?

Silicon Hills

  • Housing: 3% above avg.
  • Utilities: 4% below avg.
  • Groceries: 2% below avg.
  • Transportation: 9% below avg.
  • Median Household Income: 37% above avg.
  • Startup Density: 146% above avg.

Silicon Valley

  • Housing: 80% above avg.
  • Utilities: 60% above avg.
  • Groceries: 23% above avg.
  • Transportation: 40% above avg.
  • Median Household Income: 95% above avg.
  • Startup Density: 900% above avg.
From the December 29, 2025 Issue

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