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City Comparison

Austin is 15% more expensive

Austin
2

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
4

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
85
Austin
15 pts pricier
70
Birmingham
Cheaper
Rent
95
Austin
45 pts pricier
50
Birmingham
Cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
Cheaper
6 pts cheaper
94
Birmingham
Restaurants
82
Austin
4 pts pricier
78
Birmingham
Cheaper
Transport
75
Austin
Cheaper
7 pts cheaper
82
Birmingham
Utilities
95
Austin
7 pts pricier
88
Birmingham
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Birmingham to match a Austin salary

Salary in AustinEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£24,706£5,294 less
£40,000£32,941£7,059 less
£50,000£41,176£8,824 less
£60,000£49,412£10,588 less
£80,000£65,882£14,118 less
£100,000£82,353£17,647 less

Austin vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 15%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.

Rent: Austin has a rent index of 95, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: Austin: £3,950/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 2, while Birmingham wins 4.

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