Birmingham, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 70.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,469 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in Austin
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Birmingham, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher