Gardendale, Alabama vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 4.7% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,326 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Montrose
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Gardendale, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher