What is a pro or con of living in Decatur, Alabamacompared to Brandon, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Decatur.

What salary do I need to live in Decatur, Alabama copmared to Brandon, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Brandon, Florida could decrease to $39,921 in Decatur, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRANDON vs. DECATUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Brandon, Florida vs. Decatur, Alabama

Q: Is it expensive to live in Decatur, Alabama compared to Brandon, Florida?

Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Brandon, Florida.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 20.2% cheaper than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,921 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Brandon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Decatur
than in Brandon, Florida

Brandon, FL vs. Decatur, AL

Compared to Brandon, Decatur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

30.4% lower

Health

15.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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