Austin
Texas state data
Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
Wins 6 categories
Denver
Colorado state data
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 6 categories
Data reflects Texas vs Colorado state-level figures. City-specific data coming soon.
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Category wins
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Austin
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Denver
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Texas has no state income tax; Colorado charges 4.4% -- a significant gap for remote workers earning higher salaries. Childcare in Austin averages $8,759 per year for a child under 3 versus $13,154 in Denver. Austin wins on cost, taxes, and home size; Denver wins on outdoor recreation access and cooler summers.
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