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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Edwardsville, IL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
↑ 25.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,873
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.5K
Per year

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

Edwardsville, IL

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$316K

Austin, TX

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

Edwardsville, IL

The Prairie State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 27K 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: Edwardsville, IL vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 80.8%
Edwardsville, IL
$1,595
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,289
more
📦Other
↑ 14.4%
Edwardsville, IL
$1,522
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$219
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.5%
Edwardsville, IL
$1,152
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$132
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.8%
Edwardsville, IL
$513
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$76.01
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.8%
Edwardsville, IL
$924
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$35.32
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.8%
Edwardsville, IL
$521
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$19.75
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$846
To$1,585
↑ $739
1 Bed
From$878
To$1,685
↑ $807
2 Bed
From$1,079
To$1,995
↑ $916
3 Bed
From$1,385
To$2,525
↑ $1,140
Edwardsville, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090–$1,090/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.

$6,227
Monthly in Edwardsville, IL
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,771
Difference

Home Values

Edwardsville
Austin
$316K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +4.5%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +31.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$316K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 77% more expensive than Edwardsville

Calculate payment - EdwardsvilleCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$619
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Edwardsville, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

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

Edwardsville, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

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

Edwardsville
Austin
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
38%
Good Air Days
42.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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