Columbus, Georgia vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 12.6% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,424 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fort Rucker
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Columbus, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher