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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Greenfield, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.3K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,528
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.3K
Per year

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

Greenfield, WI

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$309K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$558K

Greenfield, WI

The Badger State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 37K 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: Greenfield, WI vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 77.2%
Greenfield, WI
$1,627
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,257
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 15.2%
Greenfield, WI
$1,511
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$230
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 15.5%
Greenfield, WI
$697
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$108
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.8%
Greenfield, WI
$493
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$48.19
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.9%
Greenfield, WI
$1,323
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$38.93
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.1%
Greenfield, WI
$930
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$29.08
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$875
To$1,585
โ†‘ $710
1 Bed
From$951
To$1,685
โ†‘ $734
2 Bed
From$1,139
To$1,995
โ†‘ $856
3 Bed
From$1,403
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,122
Greenfield, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,120โ€“$1,260/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.

$6,581
Monthly in Greenfield, WI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,417
Difference

Home Values

Greenfield
Austin
$309K
Median Value
$558K
โ†‘ +4.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +37.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$280K - $337K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 81% more expensive than Greenfield

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Greenfield, 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

Greenfield, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Greenfield
Austin
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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

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