Gadsden, Alabama vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 2.8% more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,381 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gadsden, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Fort Payne
than in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, AL vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Gadsden, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower