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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Keller, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Fort Worth, TX area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.3K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 15.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,196
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.3K
Per year

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

Keller, TX

Population:46K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$574K

Austin, TX

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

Keller, TX

The Lone Star State

46K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 46K residents.

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

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: Keller, TX vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 53.4%
Keller, TX
$1,881
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,004
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 8.0%
Keller, TX
$1,612
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$129
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 6.9%
Keller, TX
$1,201
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$83.30
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 7.9%
Keller, TX
$889
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$70.29
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 2.4%
Keller, TX
$528
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$12.56
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 0.2%
Keller, TX
$587
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$1.44
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,590
To$1,585
โ†“ $5.00
1 Bed
From$1,645
To$1,685
โ†‘ $40.00
2 Bed
From$1,924
To$1,995
โ†‘ $71.00
3 Bed
From$2,536
To$2,525
โ†“ $11.00
Keller, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $2,070โ€“$2,070/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.

$6,699
Monthly in Keller, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,300
Difference

Home Values

Keller
Austin
$574K
Median Value
$558K
โ†“ -0.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +38.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$574K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 3% less expensive than Keller

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Keller, 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

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

Keller, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Keller
Austin
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
35.5%
Good Air Days
42.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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