Q. I want to find valid sources on the cost of living in Austin, TX

The following links come from sources such as Texas State government, United States Census Bureau and the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Between the four of them you should get a pretty good understanding of the cost of living in Austin Texas. Good Luck!

The Austin Chamber of Commerce. (2011). Quick Facts. In The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.            Retrieved November 16, 2011, from http://www.austinchamber.com/austin/live/quick-facts.php

Office of the Governor. (2011). Texas Brags: What Others Are Saying. In Office of the Governor. Retrieved November 16, 2011, from http://www.governor.state.tx.us/texas_brags/

The Official Web site of the City of Austin. (2011). Austin City Connection. In Austin City Connection. Retrieved November 16, 2011, from http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/default.htm

U.S. Census Bureau. (2010). Austin city, Texas QuickLinks. In State & County QuickFacts. Retrieved November 16, 2011, from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4805000lk.html