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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Monroeville, PA — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Pittsburgh, PA area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,653
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.8K
Per year

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

Monroeville, PA

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$220K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$558K

Monroeville, PA

The Keystone State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 28K 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: Monroeville, PA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 73.4%
Monroeville, PA
$1,663
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,221
more
📦Other
↑ 14.2%
Monroeville, PA
$1,524
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$217
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.4%
Monroeville, PA
$1,153
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$131
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.8%
Monroeville, PA
$513
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$75.76
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 8.4%
Monroeville, PA
$591
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$49.67
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.4%
Monroeville, PA
$963
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$4.05
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$903
To$1,585
↑ $682
1 Bed
From$975
To$1,685
↑ $710
2 Bed
From$1,177
To$1,995
↑ $818
3 Bed
From$1,507
To$2,525
↑ $1,018
Monroeville, PAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,210–$1,210/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.

$6,407
Monthly in Monroeville, PA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,591
Difference

Home Values

Monroeville
Austin
$220K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +28.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$220K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 154% more expensive than Monroeville

Calculate payment - MonroevilleCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$384
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Monroeville, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Monroeville, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Monroeville
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
47.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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