Phenix City, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 6.7% cheaper than Phenix City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,971 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phenix City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Phenix City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Columbus
than in Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, AL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Phenix City, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower