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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Rosenberg, TX — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.6K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
↑ 17.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,296
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.6K
Per year

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

Rosenberg, TX

Population:41K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$279K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$558K

Rosenberg, TX

The Lone Star State

41K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 41K residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Rosenberg, TX vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 60.8%
Rosenberg, TX
$1,794
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,090
more
📦Other
↑ 8.2%
Rosenberg, TX
$1,609
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$132
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 10.3%
Rosenberg, TX
$869
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$89.90
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.8%
Rosenberg, TX
$536
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$52.50
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 2.7%
Rosenberg, TX
$1,319
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$34.96
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.6%
Rosenberg, TX
$527
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$13.95
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$959
To$1,585
↑ $626
1 Bed
From$998
To$1,685
↑ $687
2 Bed
From$1,184
To$1,995
↑ $811
3 Bed
From$1,594
To$2,525
↑ $931
Rosenberg, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,290/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.

$6,655
Monthly in Rosenberg, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,344
Difference

Home Values

Rosenberg
Austin
$279K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -2.4%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +28.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$279K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 100% more expensive than Rosenberg

Calculate payment - RosenbergCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Rosenberg, 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

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

Rosenberg, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
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

Rosenberg
Austin
61 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

Where your money goes further

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