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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Cottonwood Heights, UT — COL adjusted from Boise, ID area + state data

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.3K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,190
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.3K
Per year

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

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$504K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$558K

Cottonwood Heights, UT

The Beehive State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, 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: Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 27.9%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$2,256
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$629
more
📦Other
↑ 17.0%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$1,488
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$253
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 15.6%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$1,111
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$173
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 21.5%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$445
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$95.61
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 7.0%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$897
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$62.52
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🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.2%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$590
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$1.47
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$677
To$1,585
↑ $908
1 Bed
From$784
To$1,685
↑ $901
2 Bed
From$998
To$1,995
↑ $997
3 Bed
From$1,390
To$2,525
↑ $1,135
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.

$6,787
Monthly in Cottonwood Heights, UT
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,212
Difference

Home Values

Cottonwood Heights
Austin
-
Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
↓ -5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M
Calculate 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
$606
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.8%
Rate difference

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah 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

Cottonwood Heights, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Cottonwood Heights
Austin
44 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
98 High
🔥💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
49 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
49 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Cottonwood Heights, UT on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $160/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $160/mo

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