Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Payne, Alabama vs Shafter, California


The cost of living in Shafter, California is 34.8% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,409 in Shafter, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shafter, California is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Shafter
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs Shafter, CA
Compared to Fort Payne, Shafter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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