Washington, District of Columbia vs. Scottsboro, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsboro, Alabama is 48.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $30,757 in Scottsboro, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsboro, Alabama is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Scottsboro
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Scottsboro, AL
Compared to Washington, Scottsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower