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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hinesville, GA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.9K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,406
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.9K
Per year

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

Hinesville, GA

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$234K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:119
Median Home:$558K

Hinesville, GA

The Peach State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 36K 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: Hinesville, GA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 57.2%
Hinesville, GA
$1,835
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,050
more
📦Other
↑ 16.2%
Hinesville, GA
$1,498
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$243
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.4%
Hinesville, GA
$1,185
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$99.15
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.5%
Hinesville, GA
$548
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$41.04
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 2.0%
Hinesville, GA
$979
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$19.81
less
⚡All Utilities
↓ 1.8%
Hinesville, GA
$551
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$10.19
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$965
To$1,585
↑ $620
1 Bed
From$1,012
To$1,685
↑ $673
2 Bed
From$1,106
To$1,995
↑ $889
3 Bed
From$1,467
To$2,525
↑ $1,058
Hinesville, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,290/mo

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.

$6,596
Monthly in Hinesville, GA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,403
Difference

Home Values

Hinesville
Austin
$234K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +1.2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +58.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$234K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 139% more expensive than Hinesville

Calculate payment - HinesvilleCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$704
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Hinesville, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Hinesville, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Hinesville
Austin
50 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
51.9%
Good Air Days
42.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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