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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Huntsville, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.5K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,539
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.5K
Per year

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

Huntsville, TX

Population:49K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$272K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$414K

Huntsville, TX

The Lone Star State

49K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 49K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Huntsville, TX vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 59.4%
Huntsville, TX
$1,750
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,039
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 15.8%
Huntsville, TX
$1,286
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$203
more
📦Other
↑ 6.9%
Huntsville, TX
$1,569
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$109
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 12.2%
Huntsville, TX
$858
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$105
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.2%
Huntsville, TX
$529
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$59.23
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.8%
Huntsville, TX
$520
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$40.78
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$645
To$1,390
↑ $745
1 Bed
From$826
To$1,510
↑ $684
2 Bed
From$909
To$1,750
↑ $841
3 Bed
From$1,203
To$2,330
↑ $1,127
Huntsville, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090–$1,100/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/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.

$6,513
Monthly in Huntsville, TX
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,555
Difference

Home Values

Huntsville
Phoenix
$272K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +0.9%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +19.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$272K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 52% more expensive than Huntsville

Calculate payment - HuntsvilleCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $5.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$436
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.5%
Rate difference

Huntsville, 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

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Huntsville, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 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

Huntsville
Phoenix
61 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
9%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

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

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