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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Upper Arlington, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.8K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,731
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.8K
Per year

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

Upper Arlington, OH

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$439K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$558K

Upper Arlington, OH

The Buckeye State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, 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: Upper Arlington, OH vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 67.9%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,718
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,167
more
📦Other
↑ 20.3%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,448
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$293
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 20.8%
Upper Arlington, OH
$448
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$93.10
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.6%
Upper Arlington, OH
$935
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$24.64
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 1.1%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,270
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$13.92
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.5%
Upper Arlington, OH
$585
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$3.11
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,075
To$1,585
↑ $510
1 Bed
From$1,154
To$1,685
↑ $531
2 Bed
From$1,383
To$1,995
↑ $612
3 Bed
From$1,660
To$2,525
↑ $865
Upper Arlington, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,460–$1,460/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.

$6,404
Monthly in Upper Arlington, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,595
Difference

Home Values

Upper Arlington
Austin
$439K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +1.9%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +31.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$439K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 27% more expensive than Upper Arlington

Calculate payment - Upper ArlingtonCalculate payment - Austin

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Upper Arlington, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Upper Arlington, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Upper Arlington
Austin
53 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

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

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