Columbia, Kentucky vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 11.1% more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $28,876 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Columbia, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Columbia, Kentucky
Columbia, KY vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Columbia, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% higher
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher