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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Fond du Lac, WI — COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.4K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,199
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.4K
Per year

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

Fond du Lac, WI

Population:44K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$219K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$558K

Fond du Lac, WI

The Badger State

44K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 44K 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: Fond du Lac, WI vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 70.8%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,689
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,196
more
📦Other
↑ 11.0%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,568
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$173
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 17.1%
Fond du Lac, WI
$710
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$121
less
🚗Transportation
↓ 6.5%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,373
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$89.03
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.8%
Fond du Lac, WI
$502
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$38.95
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.2%
Fond du Lac, WI
$948
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$11.63
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$664
To$1,585
↑ $921
1 Bed
From$747
To$1,685
↑ $938
2 Bed
From$912
To$1,995
↑ $1,083
3 Bed
From$1,203
To$2,525
↑ $1,322
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.

$6,790
Monthly in Fond du Lac, WI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,208
Difference

Home Values

Fond du Lac
Austin
-
Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
↓ -5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M
Calculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Fond du Lac, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Fond du Lac, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Fond du Lac
Austin
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Fond du Lac, WI on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $153/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $153/mo

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