Montgomery, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 67.4% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $125,550 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Austin
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Montgomery, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher