Columbus, Georgia vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 3.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,505 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Troy
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Columbus, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher