Springfield, Missouri vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 5.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,689 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Athens
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Springfield, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher