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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Gahanna, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,735
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.8K
Per year

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

Gahanna, OH

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$332K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$558K

Gahanna, OH

The Buckeye State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 35K residents.

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: Gahanna, OH vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 68.0%
Gahanna, OH
$1,717
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,167
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 20.3%
Gahanna, OH
$1,447
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$294
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 20.8%
Gahanna, OH
$448
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$93.18
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.7%
Gahanna, OH
$934
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$24.82
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.1%
Gahanna, OH
$1,270
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$14.41
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 0.6%
Gahanna, OH
$585
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$3.22
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,043
To$1,585
โ†‘ $542
1 Bed
From$1,122
To$1,685
โ†‘ $563
2 Bed
From$1,343
To$1,995
โ†‘ $652
3 Bed
From$1,612
To$2,525
โ†‘ $913
Gahanna, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,420โ€“$1,420/mo

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.

$6,402
Monthly in Gahanna, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,597
Difference

Home Values

Gahanna
Austin
$332K
Median Value
$558K
โ†‘ +2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +38.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$332K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 68% more expensive than Gahanna

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Gahanna, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Gahanna, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Gahanna
Austin
53 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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