Atlanta, Georgia vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 29.3% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $55,819 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Atlanta, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower