Helena, Alabama vs. Gadsden, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gadsden, Alabama is 28.0% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $36,020 in Gadsden, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gadsden, Alabama is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Gadsden
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Gadsden, AL
Compared to Helena, Gadsden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower