Decatur, Alabama vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 10.8% cheaper than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $44,590 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in South Boston
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Decatur, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower