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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Mequon, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,606
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.3K
Per year

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

Mequon, WI

Population:25K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$608K

Austin, TX

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

Mequon, WI

The Badger State

25K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 25K 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: Mequon, WI vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 78.8%
Mequon, WI
$1,613
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,271
more
📦Other
↑ 16.2%
Mequon, WI
$1,498
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$243
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 15.2%
Mequon, WI
$694
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$105
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 10.3%
Mequon, WI
$491
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$50.30
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.6%
Mequon, WI
$926
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$33.07
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.1%
Mequon, WI
$1,312
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$27.62
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,097
To$1,585
↑ $488
1 Bed
From$1,197
To$1,685
↑ $488
2 Bed
From$1,434
To$1,995
↑ $561
3 Bed
From$1,767
To$2,525
↑ $758
Mequon, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$1,680/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.

$6,534
Monthly in Mequon, WI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,464
Difference

Home Values

Mequon
Austin
$608K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +2.8%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +20.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$571K - $646K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 8% less expensive than Mequon

Calculate payment - MequonCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Mequon, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Mequon, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Mequon
Austin
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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