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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Aberdeen, SD — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Minneapolis, MN area

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You'd spend $2.2K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $175.9K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 28.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,158
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$25.9K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Aberdeen, SD

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$228K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:129
Median Home:$558K

Aberdeen, SD

The Mount Rushmore State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in South Dakota, this city has a population of 28K residents.

💡 Advantage: South Dakota has no state income tax!

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Live music capital
  • •Major tech hub
  • •SXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Aberdeen, SD vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 54.2%
Aberdeen, SD
$1,871
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,014
more
📦Other
↑ 32.5%
Aberdeen, SD
$1,314
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$427
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 25.7%
Aberdeen, SD
$1,022
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$262
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 23.7%
Aberdeen, SD
$437
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$104
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.3%
Aberdeen, SD
$886
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$73.55
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 9.5%
Aberdeen, SD
$650
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$61.90
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$409
To$1,585
↑ $1,176
1 Bed
From$447
To$1,685
↑ $1,238
2 Bed
From$585
To$1,995
↑ $1,410
3 Bed
From$737
To$2,525
↑ $1,788
Aberdeen, SDZIP-level data

1BR range: $710–$710/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490–$2,350/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,180
Monthly in Aberdeen, SD
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,818
Difference

Home Values

Aberdeen
Austin
$228K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +5.9%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +29.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$228K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 144% more expensive than Aberdeen

Calculate payment - AberdeenCalculate payment - Austin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Aberdeen, SD

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
South Dakota State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Austin, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Aberdeen, SD Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.4%
Property Tax:1.3%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Aberdeen
Austin
42 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
66.4%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between South Dakota and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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