What is a pro or con of living in Montgomery, Alabamacompared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Montgomery.

What salary do I need to live in Montgomery, Alabama copmared to Ridgeland, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ridgeland, South Carolina could decrease to $43,623 in Montgomery, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIDGELAND vs. MONTGOMERY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 12.8% cheaper than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,623 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina

Ridgeland, SC vs. Montgomery, AL

Compared to Ridgeland, Montgomery is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

18.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridgeland, SC vs. Montgomery, AL

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