Forestdale, Alabama vs. Norwalk, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, California is 68.5% more expensive than Forestdale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $84,245 in Norwalk, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forestdale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, California is more expensive than Forestdale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Forestdale, Alabama
Forestdale, AL vs. Norwalk, CA
Compared to Forestdale, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher