Austin vs Miami — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Austin
United States
COL Index
74
premium
Miami
United States
COL Index
78
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Austin edges out Miami on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 74 vs 78 (premium vs premium). Miami scores higher on safety (null/100), and Miami wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Austin takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Austin
Miami
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$1,900
$2,600
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$1,400
$1,800
NoodlePants COL Index
74
78
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available
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