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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Farragut, TN โ€” COL adjusted from Atlanta, GA area + state data

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Knoxville, TN area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 20.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,540
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.5K
Per year

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

Farragut, TN

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$441K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$558K

Farragut, TN

The Volunteer State

26K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 26K residents.

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

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขLive music capital
  • โ€ขMajor tech hub
  • โ€ขSXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Farragut, TN vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 51.5%
Farragut, TN
$1,904
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$980
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.2%
Farragut, TN
$1,552
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$189
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.0%
Farragut, TN
$1,167
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$117
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 11.4%
Farragut, TN
$861
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$98.00
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.4%
Farragut, TN
$528
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$60.13
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.1%
Farragut, TN
$525
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$16.01
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$719
To$1,585
โ†‘ $866
1 Bed
From$822
To$1,685
โ†‘ $863
2 Bed
From$1,028
To$1,995
โ†‘ $967
3 Bed
From$1,439
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,086
Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490โ€“$2,350/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.

$6,538
Monthly in Farragut, TN
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,460
Difference

Home Values

Farragut
Austin
-
Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

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

Farragut, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee 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

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

Farragut, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Farragut
Austin
50 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
50.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
96 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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