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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.2K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Pittsburgh, PA area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,180
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.2K
Per year

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

Pittsburgh, PA

Population:303K
Cost Index:100

Austin, TX

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

Pittsburgh, PA

The Keystone State

303K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 303K 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: Pittsburgh, PA vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 48.0%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,949
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$936
more
📦Other
↑ 8.3%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,607
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$134
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 5.6%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,216
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$68.30
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 10.8%
Pittsburgh, PA
$607
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$65.57
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.8%
Pittsburgh, PA
$527
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$61.96
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 3.0%
Pittsburgh, PA
$989
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$29.98
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Earned Income Tax$4,500/yr (3.0%)

Austin, TX has no local income tax.

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

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$750
To$1,585
↑ $835
1 Bed
From$850
To$1,685
↑ $835
2 Bed
From$1,050
To$1,995
↑ $945
3 Bed
From$1,400
To$2,525
↑ $1,125
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.

$6,894
Monthly in Pittsburgh, PA
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,104
Difference

Home Values

Pittsburgh
Austin
-
Median Value
$558K
-
YoY Change
↓ -5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
-
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M
Calculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$384
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Pittsburgh, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Pittsburgh
Austin
52 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
47.8%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Pittsburgh, PA on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $169/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $169/mo

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