Southaven, Mississippi vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 12.4% cheaper than Southaven, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $43,821 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Southaven, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Southaven, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven, MS vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Southaven, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower