Columbus, Georgia vs. Scottsboro, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsboro, Alabama is 1.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $75,785 in Scottsboro, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsboro, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Scottsboro
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Scottsboro, AL
Compared to Columbus, Scottsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher