New York vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6.25%
+2.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
10.90%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,705
$1,170
+31% in New York
Median Home Value
$751,700
$264,900
+65% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$79,713
$67,043
+16% in New York
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
55.0°F
67.2°F
+12.2°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in New York/Texas — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.