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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Phenix City, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Columbus, GA area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Austin, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.6K in Austin, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,716
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Phenix City, AL

Population:38K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$175K

Austin, TX

Population:979K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$558K

Phenix City, AL

The Heart of Dixie

38K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 38K residents.

Austin, TX

The Lone Star State

979K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Live music capital
  • •Major tech hub
  • •SXSW festival city

Major Industries

TechnologyMusic IndustryEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Phenix City, AL vs Austin, TX

🏠Housing
↑ 73.0%
Phenix City, AL
$1,667
Austin, TX
$2,885
Difference
$1,217
more
📦Other
↑ 14.8%
Phenix City, AL
$1,516
Austin, TX
$1,741
Difference
$225
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 8.0%
Phenix City, AL
$1,395
Austin, TX
$1,284
Difference
$111
less
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.6%
Phenix City, AL
$505
Austin, TX
$589
Difference
$83.83
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 5.7%
Phenix City, AL
$574
Austin, TX
$541
Difference
$32.93
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.9%
Phenix City, AL
$942
Austin, TX
$959
Difference
$17.69
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$672
To$1,585
↑ $913
1 Bed
From$725
To$1,685
↑ $960
2 Bed
From$843
To$1,995
↑ $1,152
3 Bed
From$1,106
To$2,525
↑ $1,419
Phenix City, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$920/mo

Austin, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,490–$2,350/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,599
Monthly in Phenix City, AL
$7,998
Monthly in Austin, TX
$1,400
Difference

Home Values

Phenix City
Austin
$175K
Median Value
$558K
↑ +2%
YoY Change
↓ -5%
↑ +29.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +12.6%
$164K - $186K
Price Range
$272K - $1.26M

Homes in Austin are 219% more expensive than Phenix City

Calculate payment - Phenix CityCalculate payment - Austin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$622
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Phenix City, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

Austin, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Phenix City, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

Austin, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Phenix City
Austin
49 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
52.7%
Good Air Days
42.6%
82 Moderate
Climate Risk
98 High
None
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.5°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
98 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Alabama and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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