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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lake Jackson, 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 $167.9K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,493
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.9K
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

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$414K

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.

💡 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: Lake Jackson, TX vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 58.6%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,758
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,030
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 15.2%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,293
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$196
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 11.9%
Lake Jackson, TX
$861
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$103
more
📦Other
↑ 6.4%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,577
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$101
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.9%
Lake Jackson, TX
$531
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$57.90
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.6%
Lake Jackson, TX
$522
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$39.47
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$849
To$1,390
↑ $541
1 Bed
From$978
To$1,510
↑ $532
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$1,750
↑ $681
3 Bed
From$1,448
To$2,330
↑ $882
Lake Jackson, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,290/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.

$6,541
Monthly in Lake Jackson, TX
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,527
Difference

Home Values

Lake Jackson
Phoenix
$264K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +19.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$264K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 57% more expensive than Lake Jackson

Calculate payment - Lake JacksonCalculate 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

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

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

Lake Jackson, 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

Lake Jackson
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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