Trenton, New Jersey vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 20.1% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,969 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Trenton, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower