Atlanta, Georgia vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 24.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $72,746 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Atlanta, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower