Jacksonville, Florida vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 17.9% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,030 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Jacksonville, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower