Helena, Alabama vs. Dripping Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 44.7% more expensive than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $202,547 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is more expensive than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Dripping Springs
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Helena, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower