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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Corsicana, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Dallas, TX area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,126
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.5K
Per year

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

Corsicana, TX

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$187K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$558K

Corsicana, TX

The Lone Star State

26K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 26K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Corsicana, TX vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 51.2%
Corsicana, TX
$1,908
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$977
more
📦Other
↑ 10.7%
Corsicana, TX
$1,573
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$168
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.6%
Corsicana, TX
$1,151
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$133
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.0%
Corsicana, TX
$922
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$37.16
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.1%
Corsicana, TX
$530
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$10.99
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 1.1%
Corsicana, TX
$595
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$6.49
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$580
To$1,585
↑ $1,005
1 Bed
From$648
To$1,685
↑ $1,037
2 Bed
From$791
To$1,995
↑ $1,204
3 Bed
From$1,100
To$2,525
↑ $1,425
Corsicana, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $860–$860/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.

$6,679
Monthly in Corsicana, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,319
Difference

Home Values

Corsicana
Austin
$187K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -1.3%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +38.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$187K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 198% more expensive than Corsicana

Calculate payment - CorsicanaCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Corsicana, 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

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

Corsicana, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Corsicana
Austin
55 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
35.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
90 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.7°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
90 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Corsicana, TX on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $214/mo
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Save $214/mo
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