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These cities score closest to Austin on climate, size, healthcare, and safety — at a meaningfully lower cost of living and rent. Austin's baseline: $1,750/mo rent · 74 cost index.

Montevideo
Uruguay · Montevideo
Vibe match: 122/100
49% cheaper rent · 12% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$900
Cost index
65
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Tbilisi
Georgia · Tbilisi
Vibe match: 106/100
69% cheaper rent · 59% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$550
Cost index
30
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Tampa
United States · FL
Vibe match: 114/100
12% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,700
Cost index
65
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Buenos Aires
Argentina · CABA
Vibe match: 105/100
69% cheaper rent · 51% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$550
Cost index
36
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Raleigh
United States · NC
Vibe match: 110/100
20% cheaper rent · 19% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,400
Cost index
60
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Asheville
United States · NC
Vibe match: 110/100
17% cheaper rent · 16% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,450
Cost index
62
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