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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 $1.3K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.0K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,334
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.0K
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

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$414K

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!

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขFastest growing major city
  • โ€ขDesert metropolis
  • โ€ขSpring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Deer Park, TX vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 55.8%
Deer Park, TX
$1,790
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$998
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 13.2%
Deer Park, TX
$1,316
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$173
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.9%
Deer Park, TX
$868
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$94.94
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 4.5%
Deer Park, TX
$1,605
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$72.39
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 9.9%
Deer Park, TX
$535
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$53.14
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 6.6%
Deer Park, TX
$526
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$34.79
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$988
To$1,390
โ†‘ $402
1 Bed
From$1,019
To$1,510
โ†‘ $491
2 Bed
From$1,212
To$1,750
โ†‘ $538
3 Bed
From$1,628
To$2,330
โ†‘ $702
Deer Park, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$1,320/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$2,380/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
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,427
Difference

Home Values

Deer Park
Phoenix
$275K
Median Value
$414K
โ†“ -0.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +24.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$275K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 51% 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†“ $5.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$436
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.5%
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

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Deer Park, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

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
Phoenix
61 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
9%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
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Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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