Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Gardendale, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardendale, Alabama is 2.3% cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,295 in Gardendale, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardendale, Alabama is cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Gardendale
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA vs. Gardendale, AL
Compared to Ponchatoula, Gardendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher