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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hazleton, PA — COL adjusted from Philadelphia, PA area + state data

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,314
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.8K
Per year

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

Hazleton, PA

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$241K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$558K

Hazleton, PA

The Keystone State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 30K residents.

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: Hazleton, PA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 60.0%
Hazleton, PA
$1,803
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,082
more
📦Other
↑ 13.3%
Hazleton, PA
$1,537
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$204
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 6.6%
Hazleton, PA
$1,028
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$68.28
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 4.4%
Hazleton, PA
$1,230
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$53.71
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 4.2%
Hazleton, PA
$565
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$23.54
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 4.2%
Hazleton, PA
$564
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$23.49
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$773
To$1,585
↑ $812
1 Bed
From$883
To$1,685
↑ $802
2 Bed
From$1,104
To$1,995
↑ $891
3 Bed
From$1,472
To$2,525
↑ $1,053
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.

$6,727
Monthly in Hazleton, PA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,272
Difference

Home Values

Hazleton
Austin
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Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
↓ -5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M
Calculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$384
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Hazleton, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Hazleton, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Hazleton
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
47.3%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
22 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Pennsylvania and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Hazleton, PA on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $55.07/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $55.07/mo

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