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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ North Richland Hills, TX โ€” COL adjusted from Fort Worth, TX area + state data

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,697
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.4K
Per year

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

North Richland Hills, TX

Population:71K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$263K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$513K

North Richland Hills, TX

The Lone Star State

71K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 71K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: North Richland Hills, TX vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 71.0%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,899
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,349
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 20.5%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,213
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$249
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 9.0%
North Richland Hills, TX
$1,628
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$146
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 15.2%
North Richland Hills, TX
$893
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$136
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.1%
North Richland Hills, TX
$590
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$41.94
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 2.2%
North Richland Hills, TX
$531
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$11.88
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

North Richland Hills, TX has no local income tax.

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$706
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,014
1 Bed
From$803
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,037
2 Bed
From$1,003
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,187
3 Bed
From$1,365
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,505
Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,754
Monthly in North Richland Hills, TX
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,910
Difference

Home Values

North Richland Hills
Denver
-
Median Value
$513K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
-
Price Range
$352K - $933K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
Rate difference

North Richland Hills, 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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

North Richland Hills, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

North Richland Hills
Denver
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
35.5%
Good Air Days
35.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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