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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Daphne, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from New Orleans, LA area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.5K 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
$16.5K
Per year

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

Daphne, AL

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$321K

Austin, TX

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

Daphne, AL

The Heart of Dixie

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 30K 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: Daphne, AL vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 47.9%
Daphne, AL
$1,950
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$934
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 14.0%
Daphne, AL
$1,127
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$157
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 31.3%
Daphne, AL
$448
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$140
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 16.8%
Daphne, AL
$463
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$77.99
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🛒Groceries
↑ 4.0%
Daphne, AL
$923
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$36.54
more
📦Other
↑ 1.6%
Daphne, AL
$1,714
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$26.60
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$955
To$1,585
↑ $630
1 Bed
From$1,048
To$1,685
↑ $637
2 Bed
From$1,171
To$1,995
↑ $824
3 Bed
From$1,471
To$2,525
↑ $1,054
Daphne, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,360–$1,360/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.

$6,625
Monthly in Daphne, AL
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,373
Difference

Home Values

Daphne
Austin
$321K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +0.1%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +33.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$321K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 74% more expensive than Daphne

Calculate payment - DaphneCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$622
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Daphne, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

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

Daphne, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

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

Daphne
Austin
41 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
70.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌀🌡
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
46 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
46 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Daphne, AL on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $0.34/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $0.34/mo

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