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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Harlingen, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Corpus Christi, TX area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,696
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.4K
Per year

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

Harlingen, TX

Population:72K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$195K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$513K

Harlingen, TX

The Lone Star State

72K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 72K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Harlingen, TX vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 78.3%
Harlingen, TX
$1,822
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,427
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 15.5%
Harlingen, TX
$1,266
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$196
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 14.0%
Harlingen, TX
$903
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$126
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 20.9%
Harlingen, TX
$523
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$109
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 3.4%
Harlingen, TX
$1,716
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$58.08
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 6.3%
Harlingen, TX
$488
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$30.81
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Harlingen, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$700
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,020
1 Bed
From$779
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,061
2 Bed
From$947
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,243
3 Bed
From$1,278
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,592
Harlingen, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $880โ€“$980/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/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.

$6,718
Monthly in Harlingen, TX
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,947
Difference

Home Values

Harlingen
Denver
$195K
Median Value
$513K
โ†“ -2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +30.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$170K - $220K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 163% more expensive than Harlingen

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
Rate difference

Harlingen, 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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Harlingen, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

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

Harlingen
Denver
51 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
48.6%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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