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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Bartlett, TN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.0K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 26.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,982
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.8K
Per year

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

Bartlett, TN

Population:56K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$220K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:126
Median Home:$558K

Bartlett, TN

The Volunteer State

56K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 56K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Tennessee 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: Bartlett, TN vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 83.4%
Bartlett, TN
$1,573
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,311
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 9.8%
Bartlett, TN
$1,586
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$155
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 9.0%
Bartlett, TN
$1,178
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$106
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 14.8%
Bartlett, TN
$513
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$76.01
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.9%
Bartlett, TN
$914
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$45.05
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.9%
Bartlett, TN
$516
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$25.07
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$854
To$1,585
โ†‘ $731
1 Bed
From$926
To$1,685
โ†‘ $759
2 Bed
From$1,023
To$1,995
โ†‘ $972
3 Bed
From$1,353
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,172
Bartlett, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,150โ€“$1,150/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.

$6,279
Monthly in Bartlett, TN
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,719
Difference

Home Values

Bartlett
Austin
$220K
Median Value
$558K
0%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +30.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$220K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 154% more expensive than Bartlett

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

Bartlett, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee 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

Bartlett, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

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

Bartlett
Austin
55 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
42.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
54 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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