Austin or San Sebastián

Based on 2026 cost of living data, San Sebastián is more affordable than Austin. Austin has a cost rating of 62/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.

In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 78/100, compared to Austin at 90/100. Austin's safety score is 78/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.

Average rent in Austin is typically $1,900 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 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 San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).