Greenville, Alabama vs. Columbia, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Mississippi is 1.6% cheaper than Greenville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $49,215 in Columbia, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Mississippi is cheaper than Greenville, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Greenville, Alabama
Greenville, AL vs. Columbia, MS
Compared to Greenville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower