Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Alabama vs Elgin, Texas


The cost of living in Elgin, Texas is 2.3% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $100,643 in Elgin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Texas is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Elgin
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs Elgin, TX
Compared to Helena, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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