Athens, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 50.1% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $127,599 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Austin
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Athens, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher