Columbus, Georgia vs. Fort Polk South, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 6.0% cheaper than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,785 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Columbus, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher