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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Holladay, UT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.7K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,221
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.7K
Per year

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

Holladay, UT

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$736K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$558K

Holladay, UT

The Beehive State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, 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

  • โ€ขLive music capital
  • โ€ขMajor tech hub
  • โ€ขSXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Holladay, UT vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 28.3%
Holladay, UT
$2,248
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$637
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 17.4%
Holladay, UT
$1,483
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$258
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 16.0%
Holladay, UT
$1,107
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$177
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 21.7%
Holladay, UT
$445
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$96.40
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.2%
Holladay, UT
$895
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$64.11
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 0.1%
Holladay, UT
$589
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$0.43
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$930
To$1,585
โ†‘ $655
1 Bed
From$1,076
To$1,685
โ†‘ $609
2 Bed
From$1,289
To$1,995
โ†‘ $706
3 Bed
From$1,722
To$2,525
โ†‘ $803
Holladay, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410โ€“$1,620/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.

$6,766
Monthly in Holladay, UT
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,232
Difference

Home Values

Holladay
Austin
$736K
Median Value
$558K
โ†‘ +3.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +33.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$675K - $798K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 24% less expensive than Holladay

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$606
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.8%
Rate difference

Holladay, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Holladay, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Holladay
Austin
44 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
98 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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

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