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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Summerville, SC — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Charlotte, 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,529
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.3K
Per year

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

Summerville, SC

Population:52K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$361K

Austin, TX

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

Summerville, SC

The Palmetto State

52K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in South Carolina, this city has a population of 52K 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: Summerville, SC vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 47.2%
Summerville, SC
$1,960
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$925
more
📦Other
↑ 15.6%
Summerville, SC
$1,506
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$235
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 21.1%
Summerville, SC
$1,060
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$224
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 11.0%
Summerville, SC
$488
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$53.43
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.2%
Summerville, SC
$929
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$30.19
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 1.8%
Summerville, SC
$599
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$10.75
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,068
To$1,585
↑ $517
1 Bed
From$1,121
To$1,685
↑ $564
2 Bed
From$1,226
To$1,995
↑ $769
3 Bed
From$1,526
To$2,525
↑ $999
Summerville, SCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,380–$1,610/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.

$6,542
Monthly in Summerville, SC
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,456
Difference

Home Values

Summerville
Austin
$361K
Median Value
$558K
↓ -0.6%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +34%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$356K - $365K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 55% more expensive than Summerville

Calculate payment - SummervilleCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $10.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$830
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
6.6%
Rate difference

Summerville, SC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
South Carolina State Tax
Effective: 6.6%
$10.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.3%
$47.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,586/month
$103.0K

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

Summerville, SC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

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

Summerville
Austin
51 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
46.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.9°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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