Franklin, Tennessee vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 41.9% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $34,830 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Decatur
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Franklin, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower