Columbia, Tennessee vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 23.1% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $38,430 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Columbia, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower