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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Mason, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cincinnati, OH area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.3K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,607
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.3K
Per year

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

Mason, OH

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$487K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$558K

Mason, OH

The Buckeye State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 36K residents.

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Live music capital
  • •Major tech hub
  • •SXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Mason, OH vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 61.8%
Mason, OH
$1,783
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,101
more
📦Other
↑ 13.7%
Mason, OH
$1,532
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$209
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 10.8%
Mason, OH
$1,159
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$125
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 19.3%
Mason, OH
$453
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$87.52
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🛒Groceries
↑ 6.9%
Mason, OH
$897
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$61.79
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 6.9%
Mason, OH
$550
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$38.17
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Mason, OH: Mason Municipal Income Tax$1,800/yr (1.2%)

Austin, TX has no local income tax.

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

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,167
To$1,585
↑ $418
1 Bed
From$1,280
To$1,685
↑ $405
2 Bed
From$1,645
To$1,995
↑ $350
3 Bed
From$2,171
To$2,525
↑ $354
Mason, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,580–$1,580/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490–$2,350/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.

$6,375
Monthly in Mason, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,623
Difference

Home Values

Mason
Austin
$487K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +3%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +40.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$487K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 15% more expensive than Mason

Calculate payment - MasonCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Mason, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Mason, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 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

Mason
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
44.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
96 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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