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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Fulshear, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,288
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.5K
Per year

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

Fulshear, TX

Population:43K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$515K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$558K

Fulshear, TX

The Lone Star State

43K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 43K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Fulshear, TX vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 60.6%
Fulshear, TX
$1,796
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,089
more
📦Other
↑ 8.1%
Fulshear, TX
$1,610
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$131
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 10.3%
Fulshear, TX
$870
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$89.52
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.7%
Fulshear, TX
$536
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$52.26
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.7%
Fulshear, TX
$1,320
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$36.13
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.6%
Fulshear, TX
$527
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$13.71
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,378
To$1,585
↑ $207
1 Bed
From$1,425
To$1,685
↑ $260
2 Bed
From$1,696
To$1,995
↑ $299
3 Bed
From$2,284
To$2,525
↑ $241
Fulshear, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,840–$1,840/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.

$6,660
Monthly in Fulshear, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,339
Difference

Home Values

Fulshear
Austin
$515K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +40.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$515K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 8% more expensive than Fulshear

Calculate payment - FulshearCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Fulshear, 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

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

Fulshear, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
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

Fulshear
Austin
61 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Fulshear, TX on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $76.83/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $76.83/mo

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