Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Bristol, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Tennessee is 3.4% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,680 in Bristol, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Tennessee is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Bristol
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Bristol, TN
Compared to Fort Payne, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher