Madison, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 22.4% cheaper than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,563 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Columbus
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Madison, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower