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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $2.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.2K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 31.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,354
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.2K
Per year

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

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Population:51K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$215K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$558K

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The Buckeye State

51K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 51K 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: Cuyahoga Falls, OH vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 101.6%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,431
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,453
more
📦Other
↑ 17.0%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,488
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$253
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 19.1%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$454
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$86.82
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.3%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$515
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$73.66
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 1.7%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$1,306
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$21.94
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.2%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$948
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$11.54
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$776
To$1,585
↑ $809
1 Bed
From$849
To$1,685
↑ $836
2 Bed
From$1,093
To$1,995
↑ $902
3 Bed
From$1,333
To$2,525
↑ $1,192
Cuyahoga Falls, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,020–$1,070/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.

$6,142
Monthly in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,856
Difference

Home Values

Cuyahoga Falls
Austin
$215K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +4.4%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +38.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$187K - $243K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 160% more expensive than Cuyahoga Falls

Calculate payment - Cuyahoga FallsCalculate 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

Cuyahoga Falls, 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

Cuyahoga Falls, 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

Cuyahoga Falls
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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