Homewood, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.3% more expensive than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,655 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Austin
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Homewood, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher