Austin, Texas vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 33.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $166,151 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Fort Rucker
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Austin, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower