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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Neenah, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.4K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,197
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.4K
Per year

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

Neenah, WI

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$329K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$558K

Neenah, WI

The Badger State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 27K 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: Neenah, WI vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 70.8%
Neenah, WI
$1,689
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,195
more
📦Other
↑ 11.0%
Neenah, WI
$1,569
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$172
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 17.1%
Neenah, WI
$710
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$121
less
🚗Transportation
↓ 6.5%
Neenah, WI
$1,373
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$89.23
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.8%
Neenah, WI
$502
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$38.91
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.2%
Neenah, WI
$948
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$11.56
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$830
To$1,585
↑ $755
1 Bed
From$838
To$1,685
↑ $847
2 Bed
From$1,087
To$1,995
↑ $908
3 Bed
From$1,460
To$2,525
↑ $1,065
Neenah, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,010–$1,010/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.

$6,791
Monthly in Neenah, WI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,208
Difference

Home Values

Neenah
Austin
$329K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +5.2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +40.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$329K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 70% more expensive than Neenah

Calculate payment - NeenahCalculate 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

Neenah, 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

Neenah, 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

Neenah
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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Neenah, WI on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $154/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $154/mo

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