Vernon, Alabama vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 2.9% more expensive than Vernon, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,456 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is more expensive than Vernon, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Columbus
than in Vernon, Alabama
Vernon, AL vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Vernon, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher