Mobile, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 56.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $117,083 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Austin
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mobile, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher