Phenix City, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 58.0% more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $157,998 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phenix City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Austin
than in Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Phenix City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher