Cost of Living Calculator - Rainbow City, Alabama vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 50.5% more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,852 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Austin
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs Austin, TX
Compared to Rainbow City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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