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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.6K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,379
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.6K
Per year

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

Columbus, GA

Population:207K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$153K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$558K

Columbus, GA

The Peach State

207K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 207K 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: Columbus, GA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 50.0%
Columbus, GA
$1,923
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$962
more
📦Other
↑ 10.6%
Columbus, GA
$1,574
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$167
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 11.3%
Columbus, GA
$1,448
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$164
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.5%
Columbus, GA
$514
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$74.35
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 7.5%
Columbus, GA
$585
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$43.71
less
🛒Groceries
→ 0.0%
Columbus, GA
$959
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$0
same

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$880
To$1,585
↑ $705
1 Bed
From$930
To$1,685
↑ $755
2 Bed
From$1,085
To$1,995
↑ $910
3 Bed
From$1,435
To$2,525
↑ $1,090
Columbus, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$1,290/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.

$7,003
Monthly in Columbus, GA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$996
Difference

Home Values

Columbus
Austin
$153K
Median Value
$558K
0%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +39.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$69K - $226K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 265% more expensive than Columbus

Calculate payment - ColumbusCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$704
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Columbus, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Columbus, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
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

Columbus
Austin
49 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
52.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
82 Moderate
Climate Risk
98 High
None
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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