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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Warren, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.0K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 24.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,833
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.0K
Per year

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

Warren, OH

Population:39K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$157K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$558K

Warren, OH

The Buckeye State

39K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 39K residents.

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: Warren, OH vs Austin, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 71.8%
Warren, OH
$1,679
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,206
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.8%
Warren, OH
$1,572
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$169
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 6.9%
Warren, OH
$1,379
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$94.85
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 15.9%
Warren, OH
$467
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$74.31
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.2%
Warren, OH
$529
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$59.48
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.5%
Warren, OH
$974
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$14.56
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Warren, OH: Warren Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Austin, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$767
To$1,585
โ†‘ $818
1 Bed
From$808
To$1,685
โ†‘ $877
2 Bed
From$1,014
To$1,995
โ†‘ $981
3 Bed
From$1,322
To$2,525
โ†‘ $1,203
Warren, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$860/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.

$6,599
Monthly in Warren, OH
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,400
Difference

Home Values

Warren
Austin
$157K
Median Value
$558K
โ†‘ +6.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -5%
โ†‘ +57.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +12.6%
$68K - $217K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 255% more expensive than Warren

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Warren, 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

Warren, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Warren
Austin
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
42.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
98 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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