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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Eastpointe, MI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 25.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,878
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.5K
Per year

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

Eastpointe, MI

Population:34K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$148K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$558K

Eastpointe, MI

The Great Lakes State

34K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 34K 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: Eastpointe, MI vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 119.6%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,314
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,571
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 12.7%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,470
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$186
less
📦Other
↑ 11.1%
Eastpointe, MI
$1,567
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$174
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.9%
Eastpointe, MI
$545
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$43.10
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.4%
Eastpointe, MI
$918
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$40.83
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 0.3%
Eastpointe, MI
$539
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$1.71
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$899
To$1,585
↑ $686
1 Bed
From$1,003
To$1,685
↑ $682
2 Bed
From$1,257
To$1,995
↑ $738
3 Bed
From$1,536
To$2,525
↑ $989
Eastpointe, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,260–$1,260/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.

$6,354
Monthly in Eastpointe, MI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,644
Difference

Home Values

Eastpointe
Austin
$148K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +5.3%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +40.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$148K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 276% more expensive than Eastpointe

Calculate payment - EastpointeCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $6.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$531
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.2%
Rate difference

Eastpointe, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

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

Eastpointe, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Eastpointe
Austin
55 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
32.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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