Alabaster, Alabama vs. Cookeville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cookeville, Tennessee is 8.8% cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,591 in Cookeville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cookeville, Tennessee is cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Cookeville
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Cookeville, TN
Compared to Alabaster, Cookeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower