Decatur, Alabama vs. Scottsboro, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsboro, Alabama is 4.0% cheaper than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,010 in Scottsboro, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsboro, Alabama is cheaper than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Scottsboro
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Scottsboro, AL
Compared to Decatur, Scottsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower