Los Angeles, California vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 54.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $22,815 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Decatur
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Los Angeles, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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