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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 North Royalton, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.5K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $179.6K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 32.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,468
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$29.6K
Per year

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

North Royalton, OH

Population:31K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$322K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:133
Median Home:$558K

North Royalton, OH

The Buckeye State

31K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 31K 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: North Royalton, OH vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 103.9%
North Royalton, OH
$1,415
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,470
more
📦Other
↑ 18.3%
North Royalton, OH
$1,471
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$270
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 19.8%
North Royalton, OH
$452
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$89.42
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 15.0%
North Royalton, OH
$512
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$76.61
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.8%
North Royalton, OH
$942
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$16.97
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 0.5%
North Royalton, OH
$1,291
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$7.03
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$771
To$1,585
↑ $814
1 Bed
From$876
To$1,685
↑ $809
2 Bed
From$1,060
To$1,995
↑ $935
3 Bed
From$1,366
To$2,525
↑ $1,159
North Royalton, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,090–$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.

$6,083
Monthly in North Royalton, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,915
Difference

Home Values

North Royalton
Austin
$322K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +4.7%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +37.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$322K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 73% more expensive than North Royalton

Calculate payment - North RoyaltonCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

North Royalton, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

North Royalton, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

North Royalton
Austin
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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