Arab, Alabama vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 9.8% cheaper than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,091 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Arab, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower