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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Atascocita, TX โ€” COL adjusted from Houston, TX area + state data

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.4K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 14.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,116
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.4K
Per year

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

Atascocita, TX

Population:88K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$245K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$558K

Atascocita, TX

The Lone Star State

88K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 88K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขLive music capital
  • โ€ขMajor tech hub
  • โ€ขSXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Atascocita, TX vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 57.5%
Atascocita, TX
$1,832
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,053
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 6.0%
Atascocita, TX
$1,642
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$98.48
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.2%
Atascocita, TX
$878
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$80.85
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.6%
Atascocita, TX
$1,347
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$62.58
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 8.7%
Atascocita, TX
$542
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$46.92
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 1.6%
Atascocita, TX
$532
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$8.46
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$750
To$1,585
โ†‘ $835
1 Bed
From$869
To$1,685
โ†‘ $816
2 Bed
From$1,066
To$1,995
โ†‘ $929
3 Bed
From$1,461
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,064
Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490โ€“$2,350/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,774
Monthly in Atascocita, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,225
Difference

Home Values

Atascocita
Austin
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Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Atascocita, 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

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

Atascocita, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Atascocita
Austin
61 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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