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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Broken Arrow, OK — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,626
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.5K
Per year

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

Broken Arrow, OK

Population:119K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$293K

Austin, TX

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

Broken Arrow, OK

The Sooner State

119K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 119K 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: Broken Arrow, OK vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 73.6%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,661
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,223
more
📦Other
↑ 6.9%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,629
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$112
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 6.2%
Broken Arrow, OK
$1,210
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$74.53
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 13.3%
Broken Arrow, OK
$519
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$69.11
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 6.9%
Broken Arrow, OK
$897
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$62.32
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 12.8%
Broken Arrow, OK
$480
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$61.25
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$992
To$1,585
↑ $593
1 Bed
From$1,042
To$1,685
↑ $643
2 Bed
From$1,290
To$1,995
↑ $705
3 Bed
From$1,695
To$2,525
↑ $830
Broken Arrow, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,150–$1,310/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.

$6,396
Monthly in Broken Arrow, OK
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,603
Difference

Home Values

Broken Arrow
Austin
$293K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +34.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$262K - $296K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 90% more expensive than Broken Arrow

Calculate payment - Broken ArrowCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$607
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Broken Arrow, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Broken Arrow, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Broken Arrow
Austin
51 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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