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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Olive Branch, MS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.0K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $174.2K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Overall Cost
↑ 26.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,020
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$24.2K
Per year

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

Olive Branch, MS

Population:47K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$327K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:127
Median Home:$558K

Olive Branch, MS

The Magnolia State

47K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 47K 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: Olive Branch, MS vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 84.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,567
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,318
more
📦Other
↑ 10.2%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,580
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$161
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 9.5%
Olive Branch, MS
$1,173
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$111
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 15.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$512
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$77.04
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 5.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$912
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$46.88
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.1%
Olive Branch, MS
$515
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$26.11
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,131
To$1,585
↑ $454
1 Bed
From$1,227
To$1,685
↑ $458
2 Bed
From$1,355
To$1,995
↑ $640
3 Bed
From$1,788
To$2,525
↑ $737
Olive Branch, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,530–$1,530/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.

$6,258
Monthly in Olive Branch, MS
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,740
Difference

Home Values

Olive Branch
Austin
$327K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +0.1%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +25.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$327K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 71% more expensive than Olive Branch

Calculate payment - Olive BranchCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$613
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Olive Branch, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

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

Olive Branch, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Olive Branch
Austin
55 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
42.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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