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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Canton, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.1K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,678
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.1K
Per year

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

Canton, OH

Population:69K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$132K

Austin, TX

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

Canton, OH

The Buckeye State

69K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 69K 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: Canton, OH vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 69.0%
Canton, OH
$1,707
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,177
more
📦Other
↑ 8.9%
Canton, OH
$1,598
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$143
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 8.4%
Canton, OH
$1,402
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$118
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 15.0%
Canton, OH
$471
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$70.40
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.3%
Canton, OH
$534
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$55.04
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.3%
Canton, OH
$982
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$22.73
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Canton, OH: Canton Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Austin, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$770
To$1,585
↑ $815
1 Bed
From$872
To$1,685
↑ $813
2 Bed
From$1,119
To$1,995
↑ $876
3 Bed
From$1,417
To$2,525
↑ $1,108
Canton, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $760–$900/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.

$6,693
Monthly in Canton, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,305
Difference

Home Values

Canton
Austin
$132K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +4.8%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +41%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$70K - $285K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 322% more expensive than Canton

Calculate payment - CantonCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Canton, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Canton, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Canton
Austin
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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