Grass Valley, California vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 21.9% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $66,343 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Madison
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Grass Valley, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower