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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Racine, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.4K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $166.5K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 18.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,378
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$16.5K
Per year

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

Racine, WI

Population:77K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$218K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$558K

Racine, WI

The Badger State

77K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 77K 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: Racine, WI vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 74.3%
Racine, WI
$1,655
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,230
more
📦Other
↑ 13.3%
Racine, WI
$1,537
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$204
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 16.2%
Racine, WI
$703
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$114
less
🚗Transportation
↓ 4.6%
Racine, WI
$1,345
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$61.24
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.9%
Racine, WI
$497
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$44.05
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.3%
Racine, WI
$938
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$21.27
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$675
To$1,585
↑ $910
1 Bed
From$780
To$1,685
↑ $905
2 Bed
From$975
To$1,995
↑ $1,020
3 Bed
From$1,260
To$2,525
↑ $1,265
Racine, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $920–$1,020/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.

$6,674
Monthly in Racine, WI
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,324
Difference

Home Values

Racine
Austin
$218K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +3.6%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +46.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$182K - $311K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 156% more expensive than Racine

Calculate payment - RacineCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Racine, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Racine, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Racine
Austin
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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1.Indianapolis, IN
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