Roswell, New Mexico vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 15.5% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,687 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Muscle Shoals
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Roswell, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher