Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 47.9% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,032 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Dripping Springs, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher