Calera, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 38.8% more expensive than Calera, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,421 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Calera, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Calera, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Austin
than in Calera, Alabama
Calera, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Calera, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower