Cost of 'living comfortably' in Austin nearly $20k more expensive than previous year

A new study found Austin's cost of 'living comfortably' sky-rocketed nearly $20,000 from 2017 to 2018. Out of 50 cities studied, GoBanking Rates, found Austin had the highest increase of $18,531, which is about 34 percent more expensive than the previous year. Meaning a person would have to make around $55,000 a year to 'live comfortably.' (CBS Austin)