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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Lake Jackson, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $2.1K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $175.0K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 27.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,086
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$25.0K
Per year

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

Lake Jackson, TX

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$264K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:128
Median Home:$513K

Lake Jackson, TX

The Lone Star State

28K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 28K residents.

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

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lake Jackson, TX vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 84.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,758
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,490
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.6%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,577
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$198
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 13.1%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,293
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$169
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 19.6%
Lake Jackson, TX
$861
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$169
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 19.1%
Lake Jackson, TX
$531
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$101
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.5%
Lake Jackson, TX
$522
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$2.60
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Lake Jackson, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$849
To$1,720
โ†‘ $871
1 Bed
From$978
To$1,840
โ†‘ $862
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,121
3 Bed
From$1,448
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,422
Lake Jackson, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290โ€“$1,290/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/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.

$6,541
Monthly in Lake Jackson, TX
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,124
Difference

Home Values

Lake Jackson
Denver
$264K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +19.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$264K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 94% more expensive than Lake Jackson

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
Rate difference

Lake Jackson, 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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Lake Jackson, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

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

Lake Jackson
Denver
61 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
35.2%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
95 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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