State protections, taxes, prices, climate and community for two places that appeal to the same kind of retiree. Figures with a source link to it; state law and tax data are sourced on the states page.
| Austin | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Home price | $550,000 Median sale price (Redfin) | $524,695 Typical home value (Zillow) |
| State housing law | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| Public accommodations | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| LTC protections | no | no |
| State income tax | none | flat mid |
| Local ordinance | yes (source) | yes (source) |
| Governor | Greg Abbott (Republican) | Jared Polis (Democratic) |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 38° (source) | 90° / 19° (source) |
| Airport | AUS — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ~7.5 mi from downtown (source) | DEN — Denver International Airport (source) |
| Pride | Austin Pride Festival + Parade (Aug) (source) | Denver Pride (Jun) (source) |
| LGBTQ+ district | — | East Colfax Avenue corridor (source) |
| Cost of living index (100 = US avg) | 129.1 (source) | 127.6 (source) |
| Walk Score | 42 (source) | 61 (source) |
These two prices are different measures (Redfin median sale price vs. Zillow typical home value), so treat the gap between them as approximate.
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