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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Salisbury, NC — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.3K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,527
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.3K
Per year

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

Salisbury, NC

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$289K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$558K

Salisbury, NC

The Tar Heel State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 36K 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: Salisbury, NC vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 56.4%
Salisbury, NC
$1,844
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,041
more
📦Other
↑ 15.1%
Salisbury, NC
$1,513
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$228
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.1%
Salisbury, NC
$1,156
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$128
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 6.3%
Salisbury, NC
$509
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$31.94
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.0%
Salisbury, NC
$941
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$18.63
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.1%
Salisbury, NC
$589
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$0.72
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$793
To$1,585
↑ $792
1 Bed
From$801
To$1,685
↑ $884
2 Bed
From$997
To$1,995
↑ $998
3 Bed
From$1,316
To$2,525
↑ $1,209
Salisbury, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $950–$1,000/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.

$6,552
Monthly in Salisbury, NC
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,447
Difference

Home Values

Salisbury
Austin
$289K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +1%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +40.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$228K - $297K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 93% more expensive than Salisbury

Calculate payment - SalisburyCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$594
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Salisbury, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

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

Salisbury, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Salisbury
Austin
47 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
57.4%
Good Air Days
42.6%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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