Jacksonville, Florida vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 14.6% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,675 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Decatur
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Jacksonville, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower