Houston, Texas vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 2.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,319 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Auburn
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Houston, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher