Gardendale, Alabama vs. Hayden, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayden, Alabama is 4.8% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,381 in Hayden, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayden, Alabama is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% more expensive in Hayden
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Hayden, AL
Compared to Gardendale, Hayden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower