Mountain Brook, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 14.2% cheaper than Mountain Brook, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,314 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Mountain Brook, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Austin
than in Mountain Brook, Alabama
Mountain Brook, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Mountain Brook, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher