Madison, Alabama vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 24.7% cheaper than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,497 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Columbus
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Madison, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower