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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Deer Park, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,317
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.8K
Per year

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

Deer Park, TX

Population:33K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$275K

Austin, TX

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

Deer Park, TX

The Lone Star State

33K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 33K 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: Deer Park, TX vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 61.1%
Deer Park, TX
$1,790
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,094
more
📦Other
↑ 8.5%
Deer Park, TX
$1,605
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$136
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 10.5%
Deer Park, TX
$868
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$90.94
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.9%
Deer Park, TX
$535
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$53.14
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.4%
Deer Park, TX
$1,316
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$31.82
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.8%
Deer Park, TX
$526
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$14.58
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$988
To$1,585
↑ $597
1 Bed
From$1,019
To$1,685
↑ $666
2 Bed
From$1,212
To$1,995
↑ $783
3 Bed
From$1,628
To$2,525
↑ $897
Deer Park, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$1,320/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.

$6,641
Monthly in Deer Park, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,357
Difference

Home Values

Deer Park
Austin
$275K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -0.6%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +24.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$275K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 103% more expensive than Deer Park

Calculate payment - Deer ParkCalculate 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

Deer Park, 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

Deer Park, 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

Deer Park
Austin
61 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Deer Park, TX on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $52.52/mo
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