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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Auburn, NY โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Newark, NJ area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.0K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Syracuse, NY area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 18.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,419
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.0K
Per year

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

Auburn, NY

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$207K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$558K

Auburn, NY

The Empire State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 26K residents.

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: Auburn, NY vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 76.8%
Auburn, NY
$1,632
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,253
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 7.2%
Auburn, NY
$1,624
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$117
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 4.4%
Auburn, NY
$616
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$27.28
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 2.5%
Auburn, NY
$984
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$25.06
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 1.4%
Auburn, NY
$533
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$7.58
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 0.2%
Auburn, NY
$1,282
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$2.32
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$614
To$1,585
โ†‘ $971
1 Bed
From$661
To$1,685
โ†‘ $1,024
2 Bed
From$811
To$1,995
โ†‘ $1,184
3 Bed
From$1,009
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,516
Auburn, NYZIP-level data

1BR range: $970โ€“$970/mo

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.

$6,672
Monthly in Auburn, NY
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,327
Difference

Home Values

Auburn
Austin
$207K
Median Value
$558K
โ†‘ +3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +41.4%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$207K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 170% more expensive than Auburn

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $9.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$795
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.4%
Rate difference

Auburn, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

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

Auburn, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

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

Auburn
Austin
N/A
Air Quality
52 Moderate
-
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
15 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
15 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between New York and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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