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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Midwest City, OK — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Oklahoma City, OK area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.6K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 25.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,885
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.6K
Per year

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

Midwest City, OK

Population:58K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$177K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$558K

Midwest City, OK

The Sooner State

58K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 58K 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: Midwest City, OK vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 76.2%
Midwest City, OK
$1,637
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,247
more
📦Other
↑ 15.7%
Midwest City, OK
$1,505
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$236
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.7%
Midwest City, OK
$875
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$84.54
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 6.8%
Midwest City, OK
$1,202
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$82.16
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.7%
Midwest City, OK
$536
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$52.25
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.1%
Midwest City, OK
$505
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$36.05
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$756
To$1,585
↑ $829
1 Bed
From$824
To$1,685
↑ $861
2 Bed
From$1,005
To$1,995
↑ $990
3 Bed
From$1,355
To$2,525
↑ $1,170
Midwest City, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $960–$1,090/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.

$6,260
Monthly in Midwest City, OK
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,739
Difference

Home Values

Midwest City
Austin
$177K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +34.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$142K - $212K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 215% more expensive than Midwest City

Calculate payment - Midwest CityCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$607
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Midwest City, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Midwest City, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Midwest City
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
47%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
67 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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