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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Rowlett, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Garland, TX area

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You'd spend $696/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $158.4K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 9.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$696
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$8.4K
Per year

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

Rowlett, TX

Population:67K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$352K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:109
Median Home:$558K

Rowlett, TX

The Lone Star State

67K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 67K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก 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

  • โ€ขLive music capital
  • โ€ขMajor tech hub
  • โ€ขSXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Rowlett, TX vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 44.2%
Rowlett, TX
$2,000
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$885
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 8.1%
Rowlett, TX
$1,610
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$131
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 5.5%
Rowlett, TX
$623
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$34.36
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.8%
Rowlett, TX
$1,261
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$23.07
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 2.5%
Rowlett, TX
$555
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$13.83
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.6%
Rowlett, TX
$965
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$6.03
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,668
To$1,585
โ†“ $83.00
1 Bed
From$1,743
To$1,685
โ†“ $58.00
2 Bed
From$2,040
To$1,995
โ†“ $45.00
3 Bed
From$2,569
To$2,525
โ†“ $44.00
Rowlett, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $2,110โ€“$2,110/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490โ€“$2,350/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$7,014
Monthly in Rowlett, TX
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$984
Difference

Home Values

Rowlett
Austin
$352K
Median Value
$558K
โ†“ -5.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +28.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$352K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 59% more expensive than Rowlett

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Rowlett, 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

Rowlett, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

๐Ÿ’ก 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

Rowlett
Austin
55 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
35.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
84 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
84 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

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