Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 27.3% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,642 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Fort Payne, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher