Chestertown, Maryland vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 13.0% cheaper than Chestertown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,506 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chestertown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Chestertown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Decatur
than in Chestertown, Maryland
Chestertown, MD vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Chestertown, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower