Austin or Las Palmas

Based on 2026 cost of living data, Las Palmas is more affordable than Austin. Austin has a cost rating of 62/100, while Las Palmas has a cost rating of 40/100.

In terms of safety, Las Palmas ranks higher with a safety score of 78/100, compared to Austin at 82/100. Austin's safety score is 78/100 and Las Palmas's safety score is 82/100.

Average rent in Austin is typically $1,900 per month, whereas typical rent in Las Palmas averages €650 - €950 per month.

For Austin, the visa process is rated as: US Work Visas (Standard US H-1B, L-1, or O-1 pathways sponsored by booming tech employers.). For Las Palmas, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax perks.).