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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 Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.7K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,476
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.7K
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

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$367K

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!

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major Tampa Bay area
  • •No state income tax
  • •Growing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lake Jackson, TX vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 53.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,758
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$944
more
📦Other
↑ 14.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,577
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$231
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 18.4%
Lake Jackson, TX
$861
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$159
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 10.0%
Lake Jackson, TX
$522
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$52.04
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 7.4%
Lake Jackson, TX
$531
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$39.31
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 0.7%
Lake Jackson, TX
$1,293
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$8.53
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$849
To$1,850
↑ $1,001
1 Bed
From$978
To$1,960
↑ $982
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$2,290
↑ $1,221
3 Bed
From$1,448
To$2,930
↑ $1,482
Lake Jackson, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,290/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410–$2,550/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
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,417
Difference

Home Values

Lake Jackson
Tampa
$264K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +19.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$264K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 39% more expensive than Lake Jackson

Calculate payment - Lake JacksonCalculate payment - Tampa

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
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

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida 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

Lake Jackson, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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
Tampa
61 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
13.7%
Good Air Days
52.5%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

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

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