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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Deer Park, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.0K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 25.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,916
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.0K
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

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:126
Median Home:$513K

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.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Deer Park, TX vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 81.5%
Deer Park, TX
$1,790
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,458
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.6%
Deer Park, TX
$1,605
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$169
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 18.5%
Deer Park, TX
$868
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$161
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 11.1%
Deer Park, TX
$1,316
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$146
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 18.0%
Deer Park, TX
$535
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$96.51
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 1.4%
Deer Park, TX
$526
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$7.28
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Deer Park, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$988
To$1,720
โ†‘ $732
1 Bed
From$1,019
To$1,840
โ†‘ $821
2 Bed
From$1,212
To$2,190
โ†‘ $978
3 Bed
From$1,628
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,242
Deer Park, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$1,320/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,024
Difference

Home Values

Deer Park
Denver
$275K
Median Value
$513K
โ†“ -0.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +24.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$275K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 87% more expensive than Deer Park

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Deer Park, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก 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
Denver
61 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
35.2%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
95 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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