Boca Raton, Florida vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 33.4% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,917 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Decatur
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Boca Raton, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower