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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Grants Pass, OR โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Portland, OR area

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $163.4K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 14.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,114
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$13.4K
Per year

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

Grants Pass, OR

Population:39K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$389K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:115
Median Home:$558K

Grants Pass, OR

The Beaver State

39K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oregon, this city has a population of 39K 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: Grants Pass, OR vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 31.1%
Grants Pass, OR
$1,328
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$413
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 37.0%
Grants Pass, OR
$395
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$146
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.1%
Grants Pass, OR
$1,187
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$96.69
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.0%
Grants Pass, OR
$888
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$71.23
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.9%
Grants Pass, OR
$551
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$37.97
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 1.2%
Grants Pass, OR
$2,920
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$35.80
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๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$581
To$1,585
โ†‘ $1,004
1 Bed
From$651
To$1,685
โ†‘ $1,034
2 Bed
From$844
To$1,995
โ†‘ $1,151
3 Bed
From$1,176
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,349
Grants Pass, ORZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,030โ€“$1,190/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.

$7,269
Monthly in Grants Pass, OR
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$729
Difference

Home Values

Grants Pass
Austin
$389K
Median Value
$558K
โ†“ -0.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +16.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$376K - $401K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 44% more expensive than Grants Pass

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $15.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$1,293
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
10.3%
Rate difference

Grants Pass, OR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oregon State Tax
Effective: 10.3%
$15.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 35.0%
$52.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,123/month
$97.5K

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

Grants Pass, OR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:0.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Grants Pass
Austin
35 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
85%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
9 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
9 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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

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