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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Bethel Park, PA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Pittsburgh, PA area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,623
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.5K
Per year

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

Bethel Park, PA

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$288K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$558K

Bethel Park, PA

The Keystone State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 32K residents.

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: Bethel Park, PA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 72.8%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,669
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,216
more
📦Other
↑ 13.9%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,529
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$212
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.0%
Bethel Park, PA
$1,157
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$127
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.6%
Bethel Park, PA
$514
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$74.90
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 8.6%
Bethel Park, PA
$592
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$50.67
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.6%
Bethel Park, PA
$965
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$5.67
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$906
To$1,585
↑ $679
1 Bed
From$970
To$1,685
↑ $715
2 Bed
From$1,173
To$1,995
↑ $822
3 Bed
From$1,496
To$2,525
↑ $1,029
Bethel Park, PAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,200–$1,200/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.

$6,425
Monthly in Bethel Park, PA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,573
Difference

Home Values

Bethel Park
Austin
$288K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +2.3%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +26.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$288K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 94% more expensive than Bethel Park

Calculate payment - Bethel ParkCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$384
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Bethel Park, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Bethel Park, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Bethel Park
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
47.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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