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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Eagle Pass, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Laredo, TX area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.0K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 21.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,581
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.0K
Per year

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

Eagle Pass, TX

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$223K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$367K

Eagle Pass, TX

The Lone Star State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 28K residents.

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

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor Tampa Bay area
  • โ€ขNo state income tax
  • โ€ขGrowing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Eagle Pass, TX vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 52.3%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,774
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$929
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.6%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,635
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$173
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.4%
Eagle Pass, TX
$932
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$87.36
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 13.8%
Eagle Pass, TX
$504
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$69.76
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.8%
Eagle Pass, TX
$1,349
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$64.51
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 10.8%
Eagle Pass, TX
$514
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$55.70
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$851
To$1,850
โ†‘ $999
1 Bed
From$935
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,025
2 Bed
From$1,019
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,271
3 Bed
From$1,407
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,523
Eagle Pass, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $890โ€“$890/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410โ€“$2,550/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.

$6,708
Monthly in Eagle Pass, TX
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,250
Difference

Home Values

Eagle Pass
Tampa
$223K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +0.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +33.4%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$223K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 64% more expensive than Eagle Pass

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Eagle Pass, 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

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida 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

Eagle Pass, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Eagle Pass
Tampa
45 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
57.7%
Good Air Days
52.5%
89 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒก
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ€
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
151 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
151 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

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

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