Clay, Alabama vs. Rainbow City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rainbow City, Alabama is 5.6% cheaper than Clay, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,201 in Rainbow City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Clay, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainbow City, Alabama is cheaper than Clay, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rainbow City
than in Clay, Alabama
Clay, AL vs. Rainbow City, AL
Compared to Clay, Rainbow City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower