Columbus, Georgia vs. Smiths Station, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smiths Station, Alabama is 17.5% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,770 in Smiths Station, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smiths Station, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Smiths Station
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Smiths Station, AL
Compared to Columbus, Smiths Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher