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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 North Tonawanda, NY — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Overall Cost
↑ 25.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,884
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.6K
Per year

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

North Tonawanda, NY

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$265K

Austin, TX

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

North Tonawanda, NY

The Empire State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 30K 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 Tonawanda, NY vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 72.8%
North Tonawanda, NY
$1,670
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,215
more
📦Other
↑ 11.4%
North Tonawanda, NY
$1,563
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$178
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 6.4%
North Tonawanda, NY
$1,371
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$87.32
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 16.2%
North Tonawanda, NY
$465
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$75.59
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.5%
North Tonawanda, NY
$528
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$60.93
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 1.2%
North Tonawanda, NY
$971
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$11.89
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,044
To$1,585
↑ $541
1 Bed
From$1,084
To$1,685
↑ $601
2 Bed
From$1,275
To$1,995
↑ $720
3 Bed
From$1,556
To$2,525
↑ $969
North Tonawanda, NYZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080–$1,080/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.

$6,568
Monthly in North Tonawanda, NY
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,430
Difference

Home Values

North Tonawanda
Austin
$265K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +5.2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +46.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$265K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 110% more expensive than North Tonawanda

Calculate payment - North TonawandaCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $9.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$795
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.4%
Rate difference

North Tonawanda, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

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

North Tonawanda, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

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 Tonawanda
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 New York and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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